Chelghoum Laïd is a city in

Chelghoum Laïd District Chelghoum Laïd District is a district of Mila Province, Algeria. The district is further divided into 3 municipalities A municipality is usually a single administrative division having municipal corporation, corporate status and powers of sel ...

Mila Province Mila (, ) is a province (''wilayah'') of Algeria, whose capital is Mila. Other localities include Teleghma, Grarem Gouga, Hamala and Rouached. History The province was created from parts of Constantine Province, Jijel Province, Oum el Boua ...

Algeria Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered to Algeria–Tunisia border, the northeast by Tunisia; to Algeria–Libya border, the east by Libya; to Alger ...

. In 2008 it had a population of 54,495. the city inhabitants in the recent years is more 150,000. History Before the French invasion around 1837, the town was known as El Khemis (الخميس), a name derived from the traditional Thursday market that was central to the region’s economy. Some people also refer to it as Oued El Rhumel, El Rhumel, or Tafernet, names that have historical or geographic significance in the region. During the French colonial period, it was renamed Châteaudun du rhumel due to its abundant water sources. After Algeria’s independence in 1962, it was renamed Chelghoum Laïd, in honor of a local resistance fighter. Economy Chelghoum Laïd is especially known for its fruit and vegetable national market, which serves as a significant trading center for produce, distributed throughout Algeria. The city is recognized for its agriculture, particularly cereal farming, olives, and fruits. It is also home to a prosperous industrial park, which includes multiple industries such as textile, food processing, and small manufacturing. This industrial sector contributes significantly to both local and national economic development. Commercial Sector: The city has a strong commercial sector, with various businesses serving the surrounding rural areas. The city is known for its agriculture, particularly cereal farming, olives, and fruits. It has a strong commercial sector, with markets and businesses serving the surrounding rural areas. Industry: The region has a few factories, including agro-processing plants and small manufacturing industries. Transport & Infrastructure Roads: Located on National Road N5, connecting it to Constantine (40 km north) and Algiers (350 km west). Railway: A key railway junction on the Algiers-Constantine line, facilitating trade and travel. Public services: The city has schools, hospitals, and administrative offices, making it a regional service hub. In the south-east of Chelghoum Laïd, near the border of Teleghma, was the ancient Salviana.

Artist of Chelghoum Laïd

* Houssam Eddine Hafdi

References

Communes of Mila Province {{MilaDZ-geo-stub