M'Sila, Algeria

M'sila (also spelled Msila) (Arabic: المسيلة); is the capital of M'Sila Province, Algeria, and is co-extensive with M'sila District. It has a population of 132,975 as per the 2008 census.[1] M'sila University is also located in this city.

M'sila
المسيلة
city
Overview of M'sila
M'sila
Coordinates: 35°42′7″N 4°32′49″E
Country Algeria
ProvinceM'Sila Province
DistrictM'Sila District
Elevation
471 m (1,545 ft)
Population
 (2008 census)
 • Total132,975
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)

History

M'sila was the location of the first village constructed as part of a government-run program to transition nomadic Algerians to sedentary life using local materials. The village, now complete, was dubbed Maader and consists of houses, public and trading areas, and a mosque. Today it is much more developed with many companies, business offices, religious centers and schools.

Climate

M'sila has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSk). Rainfall is higher in winter than in summer. The average annual temperature in M'Sila is 15.8 °C (60.4 °F). About 229 mm (9.02 in) of precipitation falls annually.

Climate data for M'Sila
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 12.8
(55.0)		 13.9
(57.0)		 16.5
(61.7)		 19.6
(67.3)		 23.0
(73.4)		 27.1
(80.8)		 30.7
(87.3)		 30.7
(87.3)		 27.1
(80.8)		 22.3
(72.1)		 17.3
(63.1)		 14.1
(57.4)		 21.3
(70.3)
Average low °C (°F) 4.1
(39.4)		 4.6
(40.3)		 6.3
(43.3)		 8.1
(46.6)		 11.0
(51.8)		 14.7
(58.5)		 17.2
(63.0)		 17.4
(63.3)		 15.7
(60.3)		 11.9
(53.4)		 8.2
(46.8)		 5.3
(41.5)		 10.4
(50.7)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 25
(1.0)		 15
(0.6)		 25
(1.0)		 17
(0.7)		 26
(1.0)		 12
(0.5)		 5
(0.2)		 5
(0.2)		 21
(0.8)		 22
(0.9)		 34
(1.3)		 22
(0.9)		 229
(9.0)
Source: Climate-Data.org,Climate data

Economy

M'sila is primarily known for its farming and small business.

References
  1. "Algeria: Provinces & Major Cities - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information".


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