Beni Mester Population 2026

Beni Mester has a population of 19,808, making it the #278 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Tlemcen. It is about 119× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.

Location of Beni Mester (capital Algiers shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

19,808

Rank in Algeria

#278

Coordinates

34.87°N, 1.42°W

~683 m elevation · Africa/Algiers

Distance to capital (Algiers)

456 km

283 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tlemcen

City	Population	Rank in Algeria
Tlemcen	173,531	#18
Maghnia	87,373	#49
Mansoûra	52,285	#95
Chetouane	36,776	#145
Sebdou	32,570	#172
Remchi	31,837	#181
Ghazaouet	28,433	#214
Nedroma	27,742	#220

Cities near Beni Mester

Mansoûra52,285 people · ~8 km away
Tlemcen173,531 people · ~10 km away
Hennaya26,515 people · ~10 km away
Chetouane36,776 people · ~13 km away
Remchi31,837 people · ~21 km away
Sebdou32,570 people · ~27 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Beni Mester?

Beni Mester has a population of 19,808 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #278 biggest city in Algeria.

What region is Beni Mester in?

Beni Mester is located in Tlemcen, Algeria.

Is Beni Mester the capital of Algeria?

No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 456 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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