Sétif
Sign in to saveSétif () is the capital city of the Sétif Province and the 5th most populous city of Algeria, with an estimated population of 1,866,845 in 2017). It is one of the most important cities of eastern Algeria and the country as a whole, since it is considered the trade capital of the country and an industrial pole with three industrial zones within the borders of the city.
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Sétif is the capital of Sétif Province and Algeria's fifth-largest city, with a population of approximately 1.9 million people as of 2017. It holds national importance as the country's trade capital and a major industrial hub, featuring three industrial zones within the city.
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Article
63 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Prehistory
- Ancient history
- Numidia
- Roman Era
- Mauretania Sitifensis
- Bishopric
- Vandal Era
- Byzantine Era
- Islamic Era
- Ottoman Empire
- French era
- Massacre in Sétif (1945)
- The Algerian War (1954–1962)
- Geography
- Location
- Topography
- Hydrography
- Geology and relief
- Climate
- Vegetation
- Administration
- Cityscape
- Urbanism and architecture
- Environment
- Demographics
- Economy
- Employment
- Cost of living
- Agriculture
- Industry
- Tourism
- Monuments and attractions
- Culture
- Music
- Cuisine and restaurants
- Jewelry
- Museums
- National Public Museum of Setif
- Festivals and celebrations
- The international Sufi Samaa festival
- The Sétif International Short Film Days
- The National Graffiti Festival
- The celebration of Yennayer
- Heritage
- Education
- Sports
- Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Buses
- Taxis
- Rail
- Tramway
- Air
- Energy
- International relations
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Notable people
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Sétif () is the capital city of the Sétif Province and the 5th most populous city of Algeria, with an estimated population of 1,866,845 in 2017). It is one of the most important cities of eastern Algeria and the country as a whole, since it is considered the trade capital of the country and an industrial pole with three industrial zones within the borders of the city.
It is an inner city, situated in the eastern side of Algeria, east of Algiers, west of Constantine, in the Hautes Plaines region south of Béjaia and Jijel. The city is at an altitude of .