Bordj Bou Arreridj Population 2026
Bordj Bou Arreridj has a population of 158,812, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Bordj Bou Arréridj. Roughly 0.3% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
158,812
Rank in Algeria
#22
Coordinates
36.07°N, 4.76°E
~906 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
167 km
104 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bordj Bou Arréridj
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| El Achir | 158,333 | #23 |
| Râs el Oued | 44,947 | #112 |
| Bordj Ghdir | 34,136 | #158 |
| Mansourah | 22,117 | #263 |
| Bordj Zemoura | 19,782 | #279 |
Cities near Bordj Bou Arreridj
- El Achir158,333 people · ~12 km away
- Bordj Ghdir34,136 people · ~23 km away
- Bordj Zemoura19,782 people · ~24 km away
- Mansourah22,117 people · ~28 km away
- Râs el Oued44,947 people · ~28 km away
- Bougaa31,922 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bordj Bou Arreridj?
Bordj Bou Arreridj has a population of 158,812 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Bordj Bou Arreridj in?
Bordj Bou Arreridj is located in Bordj Bou Arréridj, Algeria.
Is Bordj Bou Arreridj the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 167 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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