Besbes Population 2026
Besbes has a population of 66,287, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in El Tarf. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
66,287
Rank in Algeria
#65
Coordinates
36.70°N, 7.85°E
~20 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
424 km
263 miles, straight line
Other big cities in El Tarf
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Drean | 55,147 | #89 |
| El Kala | 35,449 | #151 |
| Ben Mehidi | 28,398 | #215 |
Cities near Besbes
- Drean55,147 people · ~9 km away
- Ben Mehidi28,398 people · ~9 km away
- El Hadjar26,060 people · ~15 km away
- Sidi Amar45,148 people · ~18 km away
- Annaba342,703 people · ~23 km away
- Ahmed Bel Hadj29,629 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Besbes?
Besbes has a population of 66,287 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Besbes in?
Besbes is located in El Tarf, Algeria.
Is Besbes the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 424 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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