Bou Saâda Population 2026
Bou Saâda has a population of 111,787, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in M'Sila. Roughly 0.2% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
111,787
Rank in Algeria
#39
Coordinates
35.21°N, 4.17°E
~611 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
196 km
122 miles, straight line
Other big cities in M'Sila
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| M'Sila | 132,975 | #31 |
| Sidi Aïssa | 66,856 | #64 |
| ’Aïn el Melh | 32,880 | #168 |
| Ain el Hadjel | 28,728 | #209 |
| Melouza | 25,701 | #248 |
Cities near Bou Saâda
- ’Aïn el Melh32,880 people · ~41 km away
- Ain el Hadjel28,728 people · ~58 km away
- M'Sila132,975 people · ~65 km away
- Dar Chioukh26,605 people · ~72 km away
- Sidi Aïssa66,856 people · ~84 km away
- Melouza25,701 people · ~86 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bou Saâda?
Bou Saâda has a population of 111,787 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Bou Saâda in?
Bou Saâda is located in M'Sila, Algeria.
Is Bou Saâda the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 196 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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