Algiers, by district
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What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
2 facilities
| Centre Specialisé de Réeducation | Prison | Alger |
| Prison d'El Harrach | Prison | Alger |
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Algiers, Algeria have?
The atlas lists 2 prisons, jails and detention centres in Algiers, Algeria, including 2 prisons.
Which police agencies serve Algiers, Algeria?
194 police units are listed for Algiers, Algeria: 136 police stations, 57 gendarmerie units and 1 border police.
Can I look up a prisoner in Algiers, Algeria?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Algeria. Contact the facility or the Directorate-General of Prison Administration and Reintegration, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which district has the most facilities?
Alger, with 2 prisons and jails and 179 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Not yet. The facility pages show each address and map location; the agency's own website is the authority for current contact details.
Which authority is responsible for prisons in Algiers, Algeria?
Prisons in Algeria, including those in Algiers, are run by the Directorate-General of Prison Administration and Reintegration.
How are the listings for Algiers, Algeria organised?
The atlas files Algiers, Algeria by district, following official administrative boundaries; 2 districts currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the district where it is located; Alger is the largest by number of entries.
Where can I reach the police in Algiers, Algeria?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 194 police units here. Open a district to see the units in each area.
What other areas are in Algeria?
Algeria has 47 other areas in the atlas; Oran has the most entries (61), followed by Tipaza.