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Mostaganem

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Mostaganem month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Mostaganem are typically May, June and October, with average daytime highs around 23–27°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 9°C), and January the wettest (about 69 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)
January15.78.8698.7
February17.09.6389.3
March18.511.16410.1
April20.312.75310.8
May23.315.52112.0
June26.719.0813.1
July29.921.8112.9
August30.922.6211.9
September28.120.41410.9
October25.317.1319.8
November20.213.2678.8
December17.210.5588.4

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Past and future events in Mostaganem

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1146

    The town was ruled by the Zirid dynasty between 973 and 1146.

  2. Founding as Murustage

    Founded in the 11th century as Murustage.

  3. Zirid Dynasty Rule

    The town was ruled by the Zirid dynasty between 973 and 1146.

  4. Ottoman Capture

    Captured in 1516 by the Ottoman admiral Barbarossa.

  5. French Occupation

    The city was taken by France in 1833 and a garrison established.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Mohamed Chouikh

    Wikidata records Mostaganem as this person's place of birth. Algerian actor and film director (born 1943).

  • Louis Franchet d'Espèrey

    French general

  • Sheikh Hamada

    musician.

  • Muhammad ibn Ali as-Senussi

    poet.

  • Ahmad al-Alawi

    notable religious figures of the 20th century was also born and later buried in Mostaganem.

Historical figures

  • Louis Franchet d'Espèrey

    Wikidata records Mostaganem as this historical figure's place of birth. Marshal of France (1856-1942).

  • Ahmad al-Alawi

    Wikidata records Mostaganem as this historical figure's place of birth. Founder of a popular modern Sufi order.

  • Sheikh Hamada

    Musician born near Mostaganem.

  • Muhammad ibn Ali as-Senussi

    Poet associated with Mostaganem.

  • Alain-Julien Rudefoucauld

    French writer and playwright born in Mostaganem in 1950.

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Port of Mostaganem

    Wikidata places this site in Mostaganem. Ports in Algeria.

  • Mohamed Bensaïd Stadium

    Stadium where Algerian football teams ESA Mostaganem and WA Mostaganem play.

  • University of Mostaganem

    Medical provider and college established in 1979, also referred to as the University of Abdelhamid Ibn Badis.

  • Bordj el-Mehal

    The old citadel attributed to the 11th-century Almoravid emir Yūsuf ibn Tāshufīn.

  • Mostaganem Tramway

    Tramway system listed under see also for Mostaganem.

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01 · Overview

Mostaganem, in brief

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02 · History

How Mostaganem took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Mostaganem

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Mostaganem

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Mostaganem

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Mostaganem

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Mostaganem

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08 · Questions

Questions about Mostaganem

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mostaganem

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01 · Q&A

Where is Mostaganem located and what are its coordinates?

Mostaganem is situated in Algeria at geographic coordinates 35.9312, 0.0892, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Mostaganem?

Mostaganem has a recorded population of approximately 162,885 and observes the Africa/Algiers time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Mostaganem?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Mostaganem include AR-DZ, with DZD used for local transactions.

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