Bir el Ater Population 2026
Bir el Ater has a population of 70,749, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Tébessa. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,749
Rank in Algeria
#59
Coordinates
34.74°N, 8.06°E
~889 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
500 km
311 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tébessa
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Tébessa | 194,461 | #12 |
| Cheria | 66,160 | #66 |
| Ouenza | 47,312 | #105 |
| El Aouinet | 32,971 | #167 |
| Hammamet | 28,536 | #213 |
Cities near Bir el Ater
FAQ
What is the population of Bir el Ater?
Bir el Ater has a population of 70,749 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Bir el Ater in?
Bir el Ater is located in Tébessa, Algeria.
Is Bir el Ater the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 500 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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