Bir el Djir Population 2026
Bir el Djir has a population of 68,032, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Oran. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
68,032
Rank in Algeria
#62
Coordinates
35.72°N, 0.55°W
~162 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
345 km
214 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oran
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Oran | 803,329 | #2 |
| Arzew | 58,162 | #81 |
| 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 Bir el Djir
- Assi Bou Nif53,700 people · ~5 km away
- Sidi ech Chahmi35,512 people · ~7 km away
- En Nedjma51,665 people · ~8 km away
- Oran803,329 people · ~9 km away
- Es Senia39,064 people · ~11 km away
- Gdyel32,774 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bir el Djir?
Bir el Djir has a population of 68,032 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Bir el Djir in?
Bir el Djir is located in Oran, Algeria.
Is Bir el Djir the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 345 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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