Location & Surroundings

Sétif is a city in Setif, Algeria with 252,127 inhabitants, at 1,096 m elevation. The national capital Algiers is about 215 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ain Arnat Airport, 8 km away.

Also known as: سطيف · ولاية سطيف · Setif · セティフ · Сетиф · 塞提夫

Overview

Sétif is municipality of Algeria — AR بلدية جزائرية.

It is located in Sétif District, Algeria.

The population is about 288,461 (2008).

It covers about 127 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 1,096 metre.

Also known as: Setif

Media

Image

Image Vue aérienne de Sétif (Algérie).jpg

Locator map

Locator map Dz - 19 - Sétif.svg

Detail map

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Banner

Banner WV banner Setif Landscape from highway.jpg

Basic Data

  • Country Algeria
  • Located in Sétif District
  • Area 127 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    36° 11' 28" N, 5° 24' 49" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1096 m
  • Timezone Africa/Algiers
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 252,127
  • Pop. Density 17,051 p/km²
  • Built-up 41.8%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Dinar (DZD)
  • Phone Prefix +213

Sun & Local Time

Nearby

Alternate Names

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세티프
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Сетыф
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Сетиф қаласы
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Sitifis

Weather in Sétif

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sétif, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 14.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 434 W/m2.

Temperature
12.4 C
Wind
3.2 m/s N (14 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
0.03 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a

Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 12.4 3.2 14 62 1,017.9 - / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
6h 9.8 1.7 3 82 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
12h 8.1 1.7 331 92 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
18h 14.6 3.5 327 47 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 1 434.2 n/a
Tomorrow 11.6 3.0 359 74 1,018.2 0.03 / 0.03 5 288.4 n/a
30h 9.1 2.8 301 91 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
36h 9.6 4.1 325 85 1,018.6 0.33 / 0.33 78 0.0 n/a
42h 12.0 7.5 342 57 1,019.5 0.00 / 0.24 79 257.9 n/a
Monday 9.1 2.3 6 71 1,020.1 0.00 / 0.00 3 223.1 n/a
54h 6.9 1.1 294 85 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 57 0.0 n/a
60h 5.5 0.7 162 86 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
66h 14.7 4.8 228 45 1,015.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 424.2 n/a
Tuesday 12.0 4.2 198 55 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 271.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sétif?
Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 14.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 434 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sétif today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 10h 44m.
What is the local time in Sétif?
Local time is 04:06. Time zone: Africa/Algiers (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sétif?
Sétif is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Sétif?
Population about 252,127.
What is the elevation of Sétif?
DEM 1,096 m.
Where is Sétif located?
It is at 36.19112, 5.41373 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sétif in?
It is in Algeria.

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Last updated 2024-08-05
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