Aïn Bessem Population 2026
Aïn Bessem has a population of 32,548, making it the #173 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Bouira. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 73× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,548
Rank in Algeria
#173
Coordinates
36.29°N, 3.67°E
~677 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
72 km
45 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bouira
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Bouïra | 68,545 | #60 |
| Sour el Ghozlane | 43,985 | #117 |
| Lakhdaria | 42,886 | #119 |
| Chorfa | 20,556 | #274 |
Cities near Aïn Bessem
- Sour el Ghozlane43,985 people · ~16 km away
- Bouïra68,545 people · ~22 km away
- Draa el Mizan41,263 people · ~31 km away
- Lakhdaria42,886 people · ~31 km away
- Tizi Gheniff27,974 people · ~34 km away
- Boghni54,666 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aïn Bessem?
Aïn Bessem has a population of 32,548 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #173 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Aïn Bessem in?
Aïn Bessem is located in Bouira, Algeria.
Is Aïn Bessem the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 72 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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