Ain el Hadjel Population 2026
Ain el Hadjel has a population of 28,728, making it the #209 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in M'Sila. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,728
Rank in Algeria
#209
Coordinates
35.67°N, 3.88°E
~544 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
138 km
86 miles, straight line
Other big cities in M'Sila
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| M'Sila | 132,975 | #31 |
| Bou Saâda | 111,787 | #39 |
| Sidi Aïssa | 66,856 | #64 |
| ’Aïn el Melh | 32,880 | #168 |
| Melouza | 25,701 | #248 |
Cities near Ain el Hadjel
- Sidi Aïssa66,856 people · ~26 km away
- Melouza25,701 people · ~44 km away
- Chellalat el Adhaouara26,077 people · ~52 km away
- Sour el Ghozlane43,985 people · ~56 km away
- Bou Saâda111,787 people · ~58 km away
- M'Sila132,975 people · ~59 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ain el Hadjel?
Ain el Hadjel has a population of 28,728 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #209 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Ain el Hadjel in?
Ain el Hadjel is located in M'Sila, Algeria.
Is Ain el Hadjel the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 138 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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