Saïda () is a province (wilaya) of Algeria, named after its capital.
History The province was created from parts of Oran department, Saïda province and Saoura province in 1974.
In 1984 El Bayadh Province and Naama Province were carved out of its territory.
Geography
Saïda is located in the western high plateaus of Algeria. Historically, it has been considered a gateway between the plateaus and deserts of the south and the more populated north of the country. The province has abundant water.
Administrative divisions The province is divided into 6 districts (daïras), which are further divided into 16 communes or municipalities.
Districts
Aïn El Hadjar El Hassasna Ouled Brahim Saïda Sidi Boubekeur Youb
Communes
Aïn El Hadjar Aïn Sekhouna Aïn Soltane Doui Thabet El Hassasna Hounet Maamora Moulay Larbi Ouled Brahim Ouled Khaled Saïda Sidi Ahmed Sidi Amar Sidi Boubekeur Tircine Youb
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