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.
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.