’Aïn el Bell Population 2026
’Aïn el Bell has a population of 31,916, making it the #179 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Djelfa. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,916
Rank in Algeria
#179
Coordinates
34.34°N, 3.22°E
~1,008 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
266 km
165 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Djelfa
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Djelfa | 265,833 | #8 |
| Aïn Oussera | 98,107 | #44 |
| Messaad | 97,091 | #45 |
| Hassi Bahbah | 77,000 | #55 |
| El Idrissia | 29,856 | #196 |
| Charef | 27,700 | #221 |
| Feidh el Botma | 26,857 | #229 |
| Birine | 26,670 | #230 |
Cities near ’Aïn el Bell
- Messaad97,091 people · ~33 km away
- Djelfa265,833 people · ~37 km away
- Charef27,700 people · ~50 km away
- Feidh el Botma26,857 people · ~53 km away
- El Idrissia29,856 people · ~65 km away
- Dar Chioukh26,605 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of ’Aïn el Bell?
’Aïn el Bell has a population of 31,916 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #179 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is ’Aïn el Bell in?
’Aïn el Bell is located in Djelfa, Algeria.
Is ’Aïn el Bell the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 266 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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