Blida District
District in Blida, Algeria
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Blida is a district in Blida Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Blida, which is also the capital of the province. It is the most populous district in the province.
Blida District
دائرة البليدة | |
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Map of Algeria highlighting Blida Province | |
| Country | |
| Province | Blida |
| District seat | Blida |
| Population (1998) | |
• Total | 174,483 |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| Municipalities | 2 |
Municipalities
The district is further divided into 2 municipalities, Blida and Bouarfa.
Notable people
- Mhamed Yazid (1923-2003), politician
- Mahfoud Nahnah (1942-2003), politician
- Mohamed Baba Ameur (1893-1976), theologian
- Mohamed Bouslimani (1941-1993), politician