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M'Sila Province

ولاية المسيلة
Map of Algeria highlighting M'Sila
Map of Algeria highlighting M'Sila
Country  Algeria
Capital M'Sila
Area
 • Total 18,718 km2 (7,227 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total 991,846
 • Density 52.9889/km2 (137.241/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01 (CET)
Area Code +213 (0) 35
ISO 3166 code DZ-28
Districts 15
Municipalities 47

M'Sila (also spelled Msila or M'sila) is a province located in northern Algeria. It is home to about 1 million people. The main city and capital of this province is also called M'Sila. M'Sila Province is mostly known for its important farming activities.

How M'Sila Province is Organized

M'Sila Province is divided into smaller areas to help manage everything. These areas include 15 districts and 47 communes or municipalities. A district is like a larger region, and a commune is a smaller local area, similar to a town or a group of villages.

Districts of M'Sila

The 15 districts that make up M'Sila Province are:

  • Aïn El Hadjel
  • Aïn El Melh
  • Ben S'Rour
  • Bou Saâda
  • Chellal
  • Djebel Messaâd
  • Hammam Dhalaâ
  • Khoubana
  • M'Sila
  • Magra
  • Medjedel
  • Ouled Derradj
  • Ouled Sidi Brahim
  • Sidi Aïssa
  • Sidi Ameur

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