Aïn el Bya Population 2026
Aïn el Bya has a population of 37,241, making it the #143 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Oran. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,241
Rank in Algeria
#143
Coordinates
35.80°N, 0.30°W
~63 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
321 km
199 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oran
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Oran | 803,329 | #2 |
| Bir el Djir | 68,032 | #62 |
| Arzew | 58,162 | #81 |
| Assi Bou Nif | 53,700 | #93 |
| En Nedjma | 51,665 | #96 |
| Es Senia | 39,064 | #137 |
| ’Aïn el Turk | 36,326 | #148 |
| Sidi ech Chahmi | 35,512 | #150 |
Cities near Aïn el Bya
- Arzew58,162 people · ~5 km away
- Gdyel32,774 people · ~11 km away
- Assi Bou Nif53,700 people · ~22 km away
- Bir el Djir68,032 people · ~24 km away
- Sidi ech Chahmi35,512 people · ~26 km away
- En Nedjma51,665 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aïn el Bya?
Aïn el Bya has a population of 37,241 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #143 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Aïn el Bya in?
Aïn el Bya is located in Oran, Algeria.
Is Aïn el Bya the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 321 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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