Boû Arfa Population 2026
Boû Arfa has a population of 44,143, making it the #116 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Blida. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,143
Rank in Algeria
#116
Coordinates
36.46°N, 2.81°E
~241 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
39 km
24 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Blida
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Blida | 331,779 | #5 |
| Beni Mered | 92,749 | #47 |
| Larbaâ | 58,295 | #80 |
| Boufarik | 57,162 | #83 |
| Meftah | 40,878 | #126 |
| Souma | 40,745 | #127 |
| Bougara | 38,352 | #139 |
| El Affroun | 35,074 | #152 |
Cities near Boû Arfa
- Blida331,779 people · ~1 km away
- Chiffa23,218 people · ~7 km away
- Beni Mered92,749 people · ~8 km away
- Beni Tamou33,846 people · ~8 km away
- Souma40,745 people · ~10 km away
- Oued el Alleug21,146 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Boû Arfa?
Boû Arfa has a population of 44,143 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #116 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Boû Arfa in?
Boû Arfa is located in Blida, Algeria.
Is Boû Arfa the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 39 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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