Largest Cities in Algeria

by | January 20, 2021

Facts about Algeria

Official languages: Arabic
Capital: Algiers
Area: 2,381,740 km²
Population: 34.6 million residents
Population density: 14.52 residents per km²
Currency: DZD
Internet TLD: .dz
ISO codes: DZ, DZA, 12
The dialing code for Algeria is +213

Flag of Algeria

The flag of Algeria is composed of two equally wide stripes – green and white. A red crescent surrounding a five-pointed star is placed at the interface of the stripes. The flag has been in use since 1962, when Algeria gained independence, and was modeled after the flag of the National Liberation Front. Green color traditionally signifies Islam and white purity. The crescent moon comes from the Turkish flag and is also associated with Islam. The white flag was also a symbol of the national hero Abd al-Kadir, who became famous for leading the resistance against French rule in the 19th century. The red color of the star and crescent refers to the blood shed in these battles.

 

Flag of Algeria

Algeria is a state in northwest Africa. The country, which belongs to the Maghreb, borders the Mediterranean Sea, Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Libya and Tunisia. See Algeria Location on World Map. Algeria was French territory until the War of Independence and, along with Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is one of the largest states in Africa with a large proportion of the Sahara. After years of civil war between Islamic fundamentalists and the government, Algeria is now relatively pacified and struggling to implement social and economic reforms.

Biggest Cities of Algeria by Population

The largest city in Algeria is Algiers, the capital of Algeria. Located on the Mediterranean Sea coast, Algiers is home to over 3 million people and is one of the most populous cities in Africa. It has been an important trading center for centuries, connecting people from different parts of North Africa and beyond. Today, Algiers is a major cultural hub and economic center, with many museums, monuments, parks, and other attractions drawing millions of tourists each year.

The second largest city in Algeria is Oran located on the Mediterranean Sea coast. With a population of around 800 thousand people, Oran serves as a major port city for Algeria and has become one of the country’s most important economic centers. The city also has a vibrant cultural scene with many popular music venues and art galleries attracting visitors from all corners of the globe.

The third largest city in Algeria is Constantine located near Lake Constantine on the border with Tunisia. With a population of around 550 thousand people, Constantine serves as an important political center for eastern Algeria as well as an influential cultural hub for music and literature throughout the region. The city also has some impressive monuments such as Palace Dar El Bey which dates back to 18th century AD and remains one of the oldest standing palaces in all of North Africa.

# City Population Latitude Longitude
1 Algiers, Algeria 1,977,774 36.7323 3.08746
2 Boumerdas, Algeria 786,610 36.7664 3.47717
3 Oran, Algeria 646,095 35.6991 -0.63588
4 Tebessa, Algeria 634,443 35.4042 8.12417
5 Constantine, Algeria 450,208 36.365 6.61472
6 Biskra, Algeria 308,098 34.8504 5.72805
7 Setif, Algeria 288,572 36.1911 5.41373
8 Batna, Algeria 280,909 35.556 6.17414
9 Bab Ezzouar, Algeria 275,741 36.7262 3.18291
10 Annaba, Algeria 206,681 36.9 7.76667
11 Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria 191,880 35.1899 -0.63085
12 Blida, Algeria 182,558 36.47 2.8277
13 Tiaret, Algeria 179,026 35.371 1.31699
14 Chlef, Algeria 178,727 36.1652 1.33452
15 Bordj Bou Arreridj, Algeria 168,457 36.0732 4.76108
16 Ech Chettia, Algeria 168,066 36.1959 1.25537
17 Bejaia, Algeria 164,214 36.7559 5.08433
18 Skikda, Algeria 162,813 36.8762 6.90921
19 El Achir, Algeria 158,444 36.0639 4.62744
20 Souk Ahras, Algeria 156,856 36.2864 7.95111
21 Djelfa, Algeria 154,376 34.6728 3.263
22 Mascara, Algeria 150,111 35.3966 0.14027
23 Jijel, Algeria 148,111 36.8205 5.76671
24 Medea, Algeria 147,818 36.2642 2.75393
25 Tizi Ouzou, Algeria 144,111 36.7118 4.04591
26 Bechar, Algeria 143,493 31.6167 -2.21667
27 El Oued, Algeria 134,810 33.3561 6.86319
28 Tlemcen, Algeria 132,452 34.8783 -1.315
29 Relizane, Algeria 130,205 35.7373 0.55599
30 Mostaganem, Algeria 130,111 35.9311 0.08918
31 Ouargla, Algeria 129,513 31.9493 5.32502
32 El Eulma, Algeria 128,462 36.1528 5.69016
33 Saida, Algeria 127,608 34.8303 0.15171
34 Guelma, Algeria 123,701 36.4621 7.42608
35 Bordj el Kiffan, Algeria 123,357 36.7487 3.19249
36 Ain Oussera, Algeria 118,798 35.4514 2.90583
37 Khenchela, Algeria 117,111 35.4358 7.14333
38 Laghouat, Algeria 113,983 33.8 2.86514
39 Ain Beida, Algeria 105,876 35.7964 7.39278
40 Baraki, Algeria 105,513 36.6665 3.09606
41 Oum el Bouaghi, Algeria 100,932 35.8754 7.11353
42 M’Sila, Algeria 100,111 35.7058 4.54194
43 Messaad, Algeria 99,596 34.1543 3.50309
44 Barika, Algeria 98,957 35.389 5.36584
45 Ghardaia, Algeria 93,534 32.4909 3.67347
46 Beni Mered, Algeria 92,860 36.5239 2.86131
47 Aflou, Algeria 84,794 34.1128 2.10228
48 El Khroub, Algeria 83,857 36.2633 6.69361
49 Rouissat, Algeria 80,895 31.9243 5.35018
50 Berrouaghia, Algeria 80,684 36.1352 2.91085
51 Ksar el Boukhari, Algeria 77,277 35.8889 2.74905
52 Khemis Miliana, Algeria 75,976 36.261 2.22015
53 Azzaba, Algeria 75,428 36.7394 7.10528
54 Tamanrasset, Algeria 73,239 22.785 5.52278
55 Ain Touta, Algeria 72,391 35.3768 5.90001
56 Cheria, Algeria 72,206 35.2731 7.75194
57 Birkhadem, Algeria 71,833 36.715 3.05002
58 Chelghoum el Aid, Algeria 71,771 36.1629 6.16651
59 Sidi Aissa, Algeria 69,851 35.8855 3.77236
60 Larbaa, Algeria 69,409 36.5647 3.15434
61 Mila, Algeria 68,942 36.4503 6.26444
62 Bir el Ater, Algeria 68,814 34.7449 8.06024
63 Sougueur, Algeria 68,765 35.1857 1.49612
64 Ain Fakroun, Algeria 68,544 35.9711 6.87374
65 Tolga, Algeria 68,357 34.7222 5.37845
66 Es Senia, Algeria 68,195 35.6478 -0.62397
67 Bir el Djir, Algeria 68,143 35.72 -0.545
68 Akbou, Algeria 66,765 36.4575 4.53494
69 Besbes, Algeria 66,398 36.7022 7.84722
70 El Bayadh, Algeria 64,743 33.6832 1.01927
71 Sidi Khaled, Algeria 64,587 34.387 4.98785
72 Ain Sefra, Algeria 63,531 32.75 -0.58333
73 Frenda, Algeria 63,430 35.0654 1.04945
74 Bougara, Algeria 63,266 36.5418 3.081
75 Hamma Bouziane, Algeria 63,123 36.412 6.59603
76 Reguiba, Algeria 62,296 33.5639 6.70326
77 Tissemsilt, Algeria 61,266 35.6072 1.81081
78 Meftah, Algeria 60,101 36.6204 3.22248
79 Oued Rhiou, Algeria 59,975 35.9612 0.91896
80 Boufarik, Algeria 59,853 36.5741 2.91214
81 Sig, Algeria 58,988 35.5283 -0.19369
82 Ksar Chellala, Algeria 58,589 35.2122 2.31889
83 Sidi Moussa, Algeria 58,039 36.6064 3.08783
84 Ain Temouchent, Algeria 57,465 35.2975 -1.14037
85 Ras el Oued, Algeria 56,837 35.9441 5.03107
86 Lakhdaria, Algeria 56,830 36.5646 3.5933
87 Drean, Algeria 55,258 36.6848 7.75111
88 Reghaia, Algeria 55,073 36.7359 3.34018
89 Boghni, Algeria 54,777 36.5422 3.95306
90 Dar Chioukh, Algeria 54,133 34.8964 3.48543
91 Sedrata, Algeria 53,429 36.1287 7.53376
92 Hassi Messaoud, Algeria 53,111 31.6804 6.07286
93 Djamaa, Algeria 52,993 33.5339 5.99306
94 Bouira, Algeria 52,611 36.3749 3.902
95 Mansoura, Algeria 52,396 34.8616 -1.33935
96 Ain Defla, Algeria 52,387 36.264 1.9679
97 Telerghma, Algeria 51,819 36.1165 6.35434
98 Remchi, Algeria 51,335 35.062 -1.43362
99 Birine, Algeria 51,320 35.635 3.225
100 Sour el Ghozlane, Algeria 50,315 36.1477 3.69123
101 Metlili Chaamba, Algeria 50,228 32.2667 3.63333
102 Khemis el Khechna, Algeria 49,868 36.65 3.3308
103 Timimoun, Algeria 49,348 29.2639 0.23098
104 I-n-Salah, Algeria 49,334 27.1935 2.46069
105 Touggourt, Algeria 49,155 33.1053 6.05796
106 Merouana, Algeria 47,757 35.6311 5.91186
107 Kerkera, Algeria 46,858 36.9292 6.58556
108 El Hadjar, Algeria 46,767 36.8038 7.73684
109 Beni Saf, Algeria 46,493 35.301 -1.38226
110 Tindouf, Algeria 46,077 27.6711 -8.14743
111 Ain el Turk, Algeria 45,434 35.7438 -0.7693
112 Boudouaou, Algeria 45,264 36.7273 3.40995
113 Berriane, Algeria 44,691 32.8265 3.76689
114 Oued Fodda, Algeria 44,634 36.185 1.53299
115 Bou Arfa, Algeria 44,254 36.463 2.81464
116 Adrar, Algeria 44,014 27.8743 -0.29388
117 El Attaf, Algeria 43,948 36.2239 1.67187
118 El Affroun, Algeria 42,738 36.4701 2.62528
119 `Ain el Hadjel, Algeria 42,638 35.67 3.88153
120 Hennaya, Algeria 42,070 34.9514 -1.36806
121 Tazoult-Lambese, Algeria 41,747 35.4817 6.26074
122 Draa el Mizan, Algeria 41,374 36.5363 3.8334
123 Timizart, Algeria 41,269 36.8 4.26667
124 Sebdou, Algeria 41,257 34.637 -1.33143
125 Tebesbest, Algeria 41,202 33.1167 6.08333
126 Souma, Algeria 40,856 36.5183 2.90528
127 Azazga, Algeria 40,734 36.7447 4.37222
128 Rouached, Algeria 40,374 36.4577 6.04267
129 Heliopolis, Algeria 40,250 36.5036 7.44278
130 Chetouane, Algeria 40,024 34.9213 -1.29512
131 Ain el Melh, Algeria 39,909 34.8415 4.16383
132 El Hadjira, Algeria 39,855 32.6134 5.51259
133 El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh, Algeria 39,394 32.893 0.54839
134 Mehdia daira de meghila, Algeria 39,382 35.4306 1.75714
135 El Idrissia, Algeria 38,825 34.4454 2.52749
136 Bougaa, Algeria 38,708 36.3329 5.08843
137 Draa Ben Khedda, Algeria 37,554 36.7344 3.96223
138 Dar el Beida, Algeria 37,422 36.7133 3.2125
139 Ain el Bya, Algeria 37,352 35.8039 -0.30178
140 Nedroma, Algeria 37,106 35.0136 -1.74799
141 Debila, Algeria 36,945 33.5167 6.95
142 Arris, Algeria 36,752 35.2588 6.34706
143 Ain Deheb, Algeria 36,257 34.8422 1.54697
144 Hammam Bou Hadjar, Algeria 36,007 35.3789 -0.96778
145 Sidi ech Chahmi, Algeria 35,623 35.659 -0.52168
146 El Kala, Algeria 35,560 36.8956 8.44333
147 Ain Arnat, Algeria 35,199 36.1868 5.31347
148 Sidi Okba, Algeria 35,096 34.7451 5.89833
149 Makouda, Algeria 34,626 36.7857 4.06273
150 Ain Merane, Algeria 34,524 36.1628 0.97037
151 Ras el Aioun, Algeria 34,278 35.6738 5.6453
152 Bordj Ghdir, Algeria 34,247 35.9011 4.89806
153 Ouled Mimoun, Algeria 33,999 34.9047 -1.03394
154 Beni Douala, Algeria 33,722 36.6195 4.08282
155 BABOR – VILLE, Algeria 33,111 36.4899 5.5393
156 Mouzaia, Algeria 33,092 36.4669 2.68991
157 Reggane, Algeria 33,085 26.7158 0.1714
158 El Aouinet, Algeria 33,082 35.8669 7.88673
159 Tamalous, Algeria 32,690 36.8376 6.64018
160 Ain Kercha, Algeria 32,608 35.9247 6.69528
161 Djidiouia, Algeria 32,107 35.9299 0.82871
162 Barbacha, Algeria 32,094 36.5667 4.96667
163 Ain el Bell, Algeria 32,027 34.3438 3.22475
164 el hed, Algeria 32,001 36.65 4.77361
165 Kolea, Algeria 31,927 36.6389 2.76845
166 Megarine, Algeria 31,822 33.192 6.08695
167 Ain Benian, Algeria 31,213 36.8028 2.92185
168 Sfizef, Algeria 31,192 35.2346 -0.24435
169 Freha, Algeria 31,179 36.7523 4.3155
170 L’Arbaa Nait Irathen, Algeria 30,720 36.6311 4.19864
171 Oued Sly, Algeria 30,615 36.1012 1.19949
172 Robbah, Algeria 30,557 33.2797 6.90984
173 Bouinan, Algeria 30,382 36.5317 2.99194
174 Meskiana, Algeria 30,182 35.6306 7.66606
175 Lardjem, Algeria 30,111 35.7492 1.54778
176 Sidi Amrane, Algeria 29,845 33.4989 6.00803
177 Mekla, Algeria 29,671 36.6818 4.26378
178 Ain Abid, Algeria 29,597 36.2319 6.94333
179 Ain Bessem, Algeria 29,572 36.2933 3.67319
180 Ain Smara, Algeria 29,079 36.2674 6.50135
181 El Abadia, Algeria 28,835 36.2695 1.68609
182 Hammamet, Algeria 28,647 35.4486 7.95184
183 Ben Mehidi, Algeria 28,509 36.7697 7.90641
184 Ain el Hammam, Algeria 28,140 36.5647 4.30619
185 Tizi Gheniff, Algeria 28,085 36.5884 3.77445
186 Cheraga, Algeria 27,946 36.7677 2.95924
187 Charef, Algeria 27,811 34.621 2.79503
188 Theniet el Had, Algeria 27,798 35.8711 2.02806
189 Bou Hanifia el Hamamat, Algeria 27,687 35.3147 -0.05037
190 Hadjout, Algeria 27,660 36.5126 2.41382
191 Douera, Algeria 27,037 36.67 2.94444
192 Boukadir, Algeria 26,773 36.0663 1.12602
193 Sidi Akkacha, Algeria 26,669 36.4647 1.30258
194 El Amria, Algeria 26,518 35.5244 -1.01577
195 Dellys, Algeria 26,495 36.9172 3.91311
196 Tirmitine, Algeria 26,372 36.6539 3.98143
197 Bou Tlelis, Algeria 26,255 35.5727 -0.8996
198 El Kseur, Algeria 26,161 36.6794 4.8555
199 Amizour, Algeria 25,936 36.6402 4.90131
200 Didouche Mourad, Algeria 25,875 36.4525 6.63639
201 Melouza, Algeria 25,812 35.98 4.18665
202 Tipasa, Algeria 25,336 36.5897 2.4475
203 Sidi Merouane, Algeria 25,240 36.5206 6.26111
204 Aoulef, Algeria 24,923 26.9667 1.08333
205 Abou el Hassan, Algeria 24,133 36.4166 1.19616
206 Arhribs, Algeria 24,069 36.7936 4.31158
207 Sidi Abdelli, Algeria 23,654 35.0694 -1.13706
208 Salah Bey, Algeria 23,450 35.8545 5.29053
209 Chiffa, Algeria 23,329 36.4629 2.73873
210 Zeribet el Oued, Algeria 23,298 34.6828 6.51109
211 Boumahra Ahmed, Algeria 23,133 36.4583 7.51389
212 Ammi Moussa, Algeria 23,112 35.8678 1.11143
213 Oued el Abtal, Algeria 22,930 35.456 0.68778
214 Bou Ismail, Algeria 22,522 36.6426 2.69007
215 Tizi-n-Tleta, Algeria 22,515 36.5457 4.05712
216 Mazouna, Algeria 22,477 36.1223 0.89865
217 Mansourah, Algeria 22,228 36.0872 4.45192
218 Ain Taya, Algeria 21,926 36.7933 3.28694
219 Zemoura, Algeria 21,881 35.7225 0.75509
220 Feraoun, Algeria 21,811 36.5604 4.85454
221 Chemini, Algeria 21,696 36.6 4.61667
222 Bensekrane, Algeria 21,394 35.0746 -1.22431
223 Oued el Alleug, Algeria 21,257 36.5553 2.79028
224 Tadmait, Algeria 21,063 36.7441 3.90045
225 Rouiba, Algeria 20,853 36.7383 3.28079
226 Boudjima, Algeria 20,668 36.8022 4.15187
227 Chorfa, Algeria 20,667 36.3651 4.32636
228 El Tarf, Algeria 20,411 36.7672 8.31377
229 Mers el Kebir, Algeria 20,289 35.7279 -0.7081
230 Chebli, Algeria 20,012 36.5772 3.00917
231 Seddouk, Algeria 19,995 36.5472 4.68611
232 Beni Mester, Algeria 19,919 34.8704 -1.42319
233 Bordj Zemoura, Algeria 19,893 36.2746 4.85668
234 Chabet el Ameur, Algeria 19,633 36.6371 3.69474
235 El Malah, Algeria 19,526 35.3914 -1.09238
236 Berrahal, Algeria 19,405 36.8353 7.45333
237 Brezina, Algeria 19,195 33.0989 1.26082
238 Beni Amrane, Algeria 18,525 36.6677 3.59115
239 Tizi Rached, Algeria 17,983 36.6718 4.19176
240 Zeralda, Algeria 17,674 36.7117 2.84244
241 Arbatache, Algeria 17,592 36.6377 3.37127
242 Saoula, Algeria 16,923 36.7046 3.02462
243 Ain el Berd, Algeria 16,659 35.3639 -0.51279
244 Thenia, Algeria 16,291 36.7254 3.55665
245 Naciria, Algeria 15,498 36.7463 3.83163
246 Ighram, Algeria 15,141 36.463 4.50532
247 Ouled Moussa, Algeria 13,585 36.6839 3.36661
248 Ain el Hadjar, Algeria 13,107 34.7585 0.14528
249 Ain Boucif, Algeria 12,100 35.8912 3.1585
250 Oumache, Algeria 10,535 34.6929 5.68092
251 Boumagueur, Algeria 8,585 35.5052 5.5525
252 Naama, Algeria 8,501 33.2667 -0.31667
253 Sidi Senoussi sydy snwsy, Algeria 7,611 34.9969 -1.09449
254 Illizi, Algeria 6,740 26.4833 8.46667

According to Abbreviation Finder,  Algiers is the capital of Algeria.

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