Aïn Fakroun Population 2026
Aïn Fakroun has a population of 48,804, making it the #101 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Oum el Bouaghi. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,804
Rank in Algeria
#101
Coordinates
35.97°N, 6.87°E
~953 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
349 km
217 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oum el Bouaghi
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Aïn Beïda | 116,064 | #37 |
| Oum el Bouaghi | 67,201 | #63 |
| Aïn M’Lila | 65,371 | #68 |
| Aïn Kercha | 30,575 | #188 |
| Meskiana | 30,071 | #193 |
Cities near Aïn Fakroun
- Aïn Kercha30,575 people · ~17 km away
- Oum el Bouaghi67,201 people · ~24 km away
- Aïn M’Lila65,371 people · ~28 km away
- ’Aïn Abid29,486 people · ~30 km away
- El Khroub90,122 people · ~36 km away
- Ali Mendjeli64,120 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aïn Fakroun?
Aïn Fakroun has a population of 48,804 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #101 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Aïn Fakroun in?
Aïn Fakroun is located in Oum el Bouaghi, Algeria.
Is Aïn Fakroun the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 349 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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