Médéa
Médéa
المدية | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 36°16′3″N 2°45′0″E / 36.26750°N 2.75000°E | |
| Country | Algeria |
| Province | Médéa Province |
| District | Médéa District |
| Area | |
• Total | 63.5 km2 (24.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) |
| Population (2008 census) | |
• Total | 145,441 |
| • Density | 2,300/km2 (5,900/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 26000 |
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Médéa (Arabic: المدية, romanized: al-Madiya) is the capital city of Médéa Province, Algeria. It is located roughly 68 km south of Algiers. The present-day city is situated on the site of an ancient Roman military post and has a history dating back to the 10th century. The town is French in character, with a rectangular city plan, red tile-roofed buildings, and beautiful public gardens. The hills surrounding Médéa are covered with vineyards, orchards, and farms that yield abundant grain. Médéa's chief products are wines, irrigation equipment, and various handicrafts.