’Aïn Merane Population 2026
’Aïn Merane has a population of 34,413, making it the #155 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Chlef. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,413
Rank in Algeria
#155
Coordinates
36.16°N, 0.97°E
~504 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
200 km
124 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chlef
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Chlef | 178,616 | #16 |
| Ech Chettia | 60,170 | #76 |
| Oued Fodda | 44,523 | #114 |
| Oued Sly | 30,504 | #189 |
| Ténès | 29,220 | #205 |
| Boukadir | 28,652 | #210 |
| Sidi Akkacha | 26,558 | #232 |
| Abou el Hassan | 24,022 | #253 |
Cities near ’Aïn Merane
- Mazouna22,366 people · ~8 km away
- Boukadir28,652 people · ~18 km away
- Oued Sly30,504 people · ~22 km away
- Oued Rhiou55,430 people · ~23 km away
- Ech Chettia60,170 people · ~26 km away
- Djidiouia31,996 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of ’Aïn Merane?
’Aïn Merane has a population of 34,413 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #155 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is ’Aïn Merane in?
’Aïn Merane is located in Chlef, Algeria.
Is ’Aïn Merane the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 200 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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