Saïda () is a province (wilaya) of Algeria, named after its capital. History The province was created from parts of Oran department, Saïda province and Saoura province in 1974. In 1984 El Bayadh Province and Naama Province were carved out of its territory. Administrative divisions The province is divided into 6 districts (daïras), which are further divided into 16 communes or municipalities. Districts Aïn El Hadjar El Hassasna Ouled Brahim Saïda Sidi Boubekeur Youb Communes Aïn El Hadjar Aïn Sekhouna Aïn Soltane Doui Thabet El Hassasna Hounet Maamora Moulay Larbi Ouled Brahim Ouled Khaled Saïda Sidi Ahmed Sidi Amar Sidi Boubekeur Tircine Youb References Provinces of Algeria States and territories established in 1974