M'sila (also spelled Msila) ( ar, المسيلة); is the capital of
M'Sila Province
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, and is co-extensive with M'sila District. It has a population of 132,975 as per the 2008 census.
M'sila University is also located in this city.
History
M'sila was the location of the first village constructed as part of a government-run program to transition nomadic Algerians to sedentary life using local materials. The village, now complete, was dubbed Maader and consists of houses, public and trading areas, and a mosque. Today it is much more developed with many companies, business offices, religious centers and schools.
Climate
M'sila has a
cold semi-arid climate
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Köppen climate classification
The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems. It was first published by German-Russian climatologist Wladimir Köppen (1846–1940) in 1884, with several later modifications by Köppen, notabl ...
''BSk''). Rainfall is higher in winter than in summer. The average annual temperature in M'Sila is . About of precipitation falls annually.
Economy
M'sila is primarily known for its farming and small business.
References
External links
Encycloepaedia of the Orienta brief description of M'Sila, focusing on its capital
BBC- a news article about some recent violence in M'Sila
Archnet- focuses on the Maader village project
Wetlands International- an in-depth description of M'Sila's wetland
Communes of M'Sila Province
Cities in Algeria
Province seats of Algeria
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