Arzew Population 2026
Arzew has a population of 58,162, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Oran. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,162
Rank in Algeria
#81
Coordinates
35.85°N, 0.32°W
~10 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
321 km
199 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oran
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Oran | 803,329 | #2 |
| Bir el Djir | 68,032 | #62 |
| Assi Bou Nif | 53,700 | #93 |
| En Nedjma | 51,665 | #96 |
| Es Senia | 39,064 | #137 |
| Aïn el Bya | 37,241 | #143 |
| ’Aïn el Turk | 36,326 | #148 |
| Sidi ech Chahmi | 35,512 | #150 |
Cities near Arzew
- Aïn el Bya37,241 people · ~5 km away
- Gdyel32,774 people · ~12 km away
- Assi Bou Nif53,700 people · ~24 km away
- Bir el Djir68,032 people · ~25 km away
- Sidi ech Chahmi35,512 people · ~28 km away
- En Nedjma51,665 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arzew?
Arzew has a population of 58,162 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Arzew in?
Arzew is located in Oran, Algeria.
Is Arzew the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 321 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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