Aïn El Berd
Aïn El Berd is a commune (baladiyah) in the Aïn El Berd district (daïra) in the Sidi Bel Abbès province (wilayah) of Algeria. It is situated in the northwestern part of the country, in the Hauts Plateaux region, and has a typical Mediterranean climate. Established as an official commune on April 15, 1886, Aïn El Berd is known for its beautiful countryside views and sites, as well as for its vineyards, olive trees, and wheat products. During the French colonial era, the surrounding areas, then called Saint-Marc and Saint-Henri, gave wines of good quality, and in 1889 and 1900 won silver and gold medals, respectively. Settlements Aïn El Berd Commune consists of two main settlements: Aïn El Berd - with a population of 12,179 is the capital of Aïn El Berd commune. The colonial name was "Oued-Imbert", which is a contraction of its name Oued Aïn El Berd. Before the French colonial era, Aïn El Berd was inhabited by the tribe of Ouled Sidi Ma'âchou. It is situated 25 km from Sidi Bel Abbès and 57 km from Oran on national highway N13. Ouled Ali - population of 3,487. Demographics During the French colonial era, the area around Aïn El