Blida Population 2026
Blida has a population of 331,779, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Blida. Roughly 0.7% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 7.1× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
331,779
Rank in Algeria
#5
Coordinates
36.47°N, 2.83°E
~256 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
37 km
23 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Blida
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Beni Mered | 92,749 | #47 |
| Larbaâ | 58,295 | #80 |
| Boufarik | 57,162 | #83 |
| Boû Arfa | 44,143 | #116 |
| Meftah | 40,878 | #126 |
| Souma | 40,745 | #127 |
| Bougara | 38,352 | #139 |
| El Affroun | 35,074 | #152 |
Cities near Blida
- Boû Arfa44,143 people · ~1 km away
- Beni Mered92,749 people · ~7 km away
- Beni Tamou33,846 people · ~8 km away
- Chiffa23,218 people · ~8 km away
- Souma40,745 people · ~9 km away
- Oued el Alleug21,146 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Blida?
Blida has a population of 331,779 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Blida in?
Blida is located in Blida, Algeria.
Is Blida the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 37 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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