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Ouargla
City in Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria
Overview
Ouargla is a lively Saharan city renowned for its palm groves and distinctive desert architecture. Its blend of tradition and modernization makes it integral to Algeria's oil-rich southeast region. Despite its modest size, Ouargla offers authentic local experiences and a welcoming atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Algeria
Province
Sidi Bel Abbès
Population
133,024
Time Zone
Africa/Algiers
Coordinates
31.95°, 5.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$584
Local Cost
$293
Local Income
$220
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
22.2°C
Summer Avg
33.7°C
Winter Avg
10.6°C
Record High
49.4°C
Record Low
-2.5°C
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
71 mm
Internet Speed
9 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
0
Parks
14
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OGX
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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