Djelfa

Djelfa (Arabic: الجلفة, romanized: al-Ǧilfah) is the capital city of Djelfa Province, Algeria and the site of ancient city and former bishopric Fallaba, which remains a Latin catholic titular see.

Djelfa
الجلفة
City
Overview of Djelfa
Djelfa
Location in Algeria
Coordinates: 34°40′N 3°15′E
Country Algeria
ProvinceDjelfa Province
DistrictDjelfa District
Area
  Total542.17 km2 (209.33 sq mi)
Elevation
1,110 m (3,640 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total490,248
  Density900/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
Postal code
170xx
Area code+213 27
ClimateBSk

It has a population of 490,248 (2018 census). The city lies at the junction of the N1 and the N46 roads.

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