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Qibla direction in Jijel Province

Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

In short

From Jijel Province the qibla is towards the east: 108.04° from true north in Jijel. Across the region the bearing runs from 108.0° to 108.4°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 3 cities in Jijel Province, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.

Method
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Jijel Province

City Qibla from true north
Jijel 108.04° · east
District of Taher 108.10° · east
El Milia 108.44° · east

All 3 cities in Jijel Province

GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)

Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Jijel Province?

Towards the east. In Jijel it is 108.04°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Jijel Province lie between 108.0° and 108.4°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Jijel Province?

Nearly, but not exactly. The qibla is the shortest path over the globe to the Kaaba, so the bearing changes a little from place to place. Use the page of your own city.

Can I use a compass with these bearings?

The bearings are measured from true north. A magnetic compass can be several degrees off depending on where you are, so check it with the sun method described on your city's page.