Aïn Kercha Population 2026
Aïn Kercha has a population of 30,575, making it the #188 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Oum el Bouaghi. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,575
Rank in Algeria
#188
Coordinates
35.92°N, 6.70°E
~819 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
335 km
208 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 Fakroun | 48,804 | #101 |
| Meskiana | 30,071 | #193 |
Cities near Aïn Kercha
- Aïn M’Lila65,371 people · ~17 km away
- Aïn Fakroun48,804 people · ~17 km away
- Telerghma26,248 people · ~37 km away
- Ali Mendjeli64,120 people · ~38 km away
- El Khroub90,122 people · ~38 km away
- Oum el Bouaghi67,201 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aïn Kercha?
Aïn Kercha has a population of 30,575 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #188 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Aïn Kercha in?
Aïn Kercha is located in Oum el Bouaghi, Algeria.
Is Aïn Kercha the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 335 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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