’Aïn el Melh Population 2026
’Aïn el Melh has a population of 32,880, making it the #168 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in M'Sila. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,880
Rank in Algeria
#168
Coordinates
34.84°N, 4.16°E
~930 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
232 km
144 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 |
| Ain el Hadjel | 28,728 | #209 |
| Melouza | 25,701 | #248 |
Cities near ’Aïn el Melh
- Bou Saâda111,787 people · ~41 km away
- Feidh el Botma26,857 people · ~53 km away
- Dar Chioukh26,605 people · ~62 km away
- Djelfa265,833 people · ~84 km away
- Sidi Khaled38,987 people · ~91 km away
- Ouled Djellal58,481 people · ~94 km away
FAQ
What is the population of ’Aïn el Melh?
’Aïn el Melh has a population of 32,880 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #168 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is ’Aïn el Melh in?
’Aïn el Melh is located in M'Sila, Algeria.
Is ’Aïn el Melh the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 232 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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