List of Algeria’s 69 wilayas with codes: search and the new 2026 wilayas
Search a wilaya by name (in French or Arabic) or by code, filter the 11 wilayas created in 2026 (codes 59 to 69), and copy the code or download the list as CSV. The territorial division has 69 wilayas and 1,541 communes under law no. 26-06.
Wilayas
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Total: 69 wilayas, 1,541 communes (law no. 26-06).
How many wilayas does Algeria have in 2026?
Since law no. 26-06 published in Official Journal no. 25 of 5 April 2026, the new territorial division of the country has 69 wilayas and 1,541 communes. Eleven wilayas join the previous 58: Aflou, Barika, El Kantara, Bir El Ater, El Aricha, Ksar Chellala, Aïn Ouessara, Messaad, Ksar El Boukhari, Bou Saada and El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh.
Their codes run from 59 to 69 according to the joint ministerial order of 5 May 2026 that updates the directory of territorial authorities. Codes 01 to 58 remain the ones you know: 16 for Algiers, 31 for Oran, 25 for Constantine.
What is the wilaya code used for?
The two-digit code is used to fill in an administrative form, to read a vehicle registration or to sort a customer database by wilaya. Our list lets you find it from the name, in French or Arabic, and copy it in one click.
For developers and database managers, the CSV button exports the 69 wilayas with their codes and names in both languages, ready to feed a drop-down menu.
New wilayas: where do they come from?
Each new wilaya is split from an existing wilaya whose commune list was amended by the order of 5 May 2026. For example Barika comes from Batna and Bou Saada from M’Sila. The table shows the parent wilaya and the commune count when the order gives it. Full commune lists are not reproduced here.
Frequently asked questions
How many wilayas are there in Algeria?
Sixty-nine since law no. 26-06 of Official Journal no. 25 of 5 April 2026, with 1,541 communes. There were 58 before.
Which are the 11 new wilayas?
Aflou (59), Barika (60), El Kantara (61), Bir El Ater (62), El Aricha (63), Ksar Chellala (64), Aïn Ouessara (65), Messaad (66), Ksar El Boukhari (67), Bou Saada (68) and El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh (69).
What is the code of the Algiers wilaya?
16. Oran is 31, Constantine 25, Béjaïa 06 and Tizi Ouzou 15.
Did the codes of the old wilayas change?
Codes 01 to 58 do not change in the order of 5 May 2026: only codes 59 to 69 are added for the new wilayas.
Can I download the list?
Yes, the CSV button exports the 69 wilayas with codes, names in French and Arabic, the commune count when known, the parent wilaya and a flag for creation in 2026.
Is the list of communes of each wilaya available?
Not yet in this tool. We only show the commune count published in the order of 5 May 2026 for the wilayas concerned. For the full list, see the Official Journal.