Ben Mehidi Population 2026

Ben Mehidi has a population of 28,398, making it the #215 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in El Tarf. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ben Mehidi (capital Algiers shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

28,398

Rank in Algeria

#215

Coordinates

36.77°N, 7.91°E

~8 m elevation · Africa/Algiers

Distance to capital (Algiers)

429 km

266 miles, straight line

Other big cities in El Tarf

City	Population	Rank in Algeria
Besbes	66,287	#65
Drean	55,147	#89
El Kala	35,449	#151

Cities near Ben Mehidi

Besbes66,287 people · ~9 km away
El Hadjar26,060 people · ~16 km away
Drean55,147 people · ~17 km away
Sidi Amar45,148 people · ~18 km away
Annaba342,703 people · ~19 km away
Ahmed Bel Hadj29,629 people · ~27 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ben Mehidi?

Ben Mehidi has a population of 28,398 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #215 biggest city in Algeria.

What region is Ben Mehidi in?

Ben Mehidi is located in El Tarf, Algeria.

Is Ben Mehidi the capital of Algeria?

No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 429 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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