Aïn Defla Population 2026
Aïn Defla has a population of 55,259, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Aïn Defla. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,259
Rank in Algeria
#88
Coordinates
36.26°N, 1.97°E
~264 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
113 km
70 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aïn Defla
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Khemis Miliana | 80,512 | #54 |
| Miliana | 43,366 | #118 |
| El Attaf | 33,349 | #164 |
| El Abadia | 27,185 | #227 |
Cities near Aïn Defla
- Khemis Miliana80,512 people · ~23 km away
- Miliana43,366 people · ~23 km away
- El Abadia27,185 people · ~25 km away
- El Attaf33,349 people · ~27 km away
- Oued Fodda44,523 people · ~40 km away
- Cherchell34,372 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aïn Defla?
Aïn Defla has a population of 55,259 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Aïn Defla in?
Aïn Defla is located in Aïn Defla, Algeria.
Is Aïn Defla the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 113 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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