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Blida

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Blida?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Blida month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Blida are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 21–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low 7°C), and January the wettest (about 111 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January15.47.21118.5
February17.07.8699.0
March18.69.31019.6
April20.811.210210.3
May24.414.27611.4
June29.418.41312.9
July33.521.8312.9
August33.722.1711.8
September30.019.43110.4
October26.315.94410.0
November20.011.51118.1
December16.88.8888.0

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What is being reported around Blida

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People and places shaping Blida

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Research updated Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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Past and future events in Blida

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1825

    The town was rebuilt according to a grid plan following an earthquake in March 1825 on a site about a mile distant from the ruins.

  2. Documented history · 1839

    In 1839, French troops occupied the city and built a military base there.

  3. Documented history · 1867

    In 1867, another earthquake damaged Blida.

  4. Earthquake and Rebuilding

    The town was rebuilt according to a grid plan following an earthquake in March 1825.

  5. French Occupation

    In 1839, French troops occupied the city and built a military base there.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Blida has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • Mhamed Yazid (1923–2003)

    politician

  • Mahfoud Nahnah (1942–2003)

    politician

  • Mohamed Baba Ameur (1893–1976)

    theologian

  • Mohamed Bouslimani (1941–1993)

    politician

  • Elissa Rhaïs

    novelist

Historical figures

  • Elissa Rhaïs

    Wikidata records Blida as this historical figure's place of birth. Algerian salon-holder.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Blida yet.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Blida yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Hamoud-Daïdi stadium

    Wikidata places this site in Blida. Football stadium in Algeria.

  • Stade Mustapha Tchaker

    Exclusive home stadium for the Algeria national football team since 2002.

  • Al-Kawthar Mosque

    Located in the center of the city at the Bin Merah Square.

  • Chréa National Park

    One of the largest national parks in the country and part of the Atlas Mountains.

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01 · Overview

Blida, in brief

Blida is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Blida took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Blida

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Blida

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Blida

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Blida

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Blida

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08 · Questions

Questions about Blida

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Frequently Asked Questions about Blida

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Blida located and what are its coordinates?

Blida is situated in Algeria at geographic coordinates 36.4700, 2.8277 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Blida?

Blida has a recorded population of approximately 331,779 and observes the Africa/Algiers time zone (DZD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Blida?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Blida include ar-DZ, and the circulating currency is DZD.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Blida?

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