Sétif Province ولاية سطيف |
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Province | |
Map of Algeria highlighting Sétif |
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Coordinates: 36°11′N 5°24′E / 36.183°N 5.400°ECoordinates: 36°11′N 5°24′E / 36.183°N 5.400°E | |
Country | Algeria |
Capital | Sétif |
Government | |
• PPA president | Naima Farhi (2007-2012) |
Area | |
• Total | 6,504 km2 (2,511 sq mi) |
Population (2008) | |
• Total | 1,496,150 |
• Density | 230/km2 (600/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET (UTC+01) |
Area Code | +213 (0) 36 |
ISO 3166 code | DZ-19 |
Districts | 20 |
Municipalities | 60 |
Website | www.wilayasetif.dz |
Sétif Province (Arabic: ولاية سطيف) is a province (wilaya) in north-eastern Algeria. Its capital and largest city is Sétif, the next largest city is El Eulma. There is also the World Heritage Site of Djémila there.
The province is divided into 20 districts (daïras), which are further divided into 60 communes or municipalities.