Sétif

Also known as Setif

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.

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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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Settlement.nicknames: Setif the High سطيف العالي The Capital of High Plains عاصمة الهضاب العليا
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Settlement.subdivision_name1: Sétif Province
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Sétif District

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Wikidata facts

Official name: سطيف
Population: 21289
Area: 127.30
Elevation: 1096
Image: Vue aérienne de Sétif (Algérie).jpg

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Commons category: Sétif
postal code: 19000
native label: سطيف
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63 sections

Contents

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

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 .