Boufarik Population 2026
Boufarik has a population of 57,162, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Blida. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,162
Rank in Algeria
#83
Coordinates
36.57°N, 2.91°E
~49 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
24 km
15 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 |
| Boû Arfa | 44,143 | #116 |
| Meftah | 40,878 | #126 |
| Souma | 40,745 | #127 |
| Bougara | 38,352 | #139 |
| El Affroun | 35,074 | #152 |
Cities near Boufarik
- Souma40,745 people · ~6 km away
- Beni Mered92,749 people · ~7 km away
- Bouinan30,271 people · ~9 km away
- Chebli19,901 people · ~9 km away
- Beni Tamou33,846 people · ~9 km away
- Douéra46,266 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Boufarik?
Boufarik has a population of 57,162 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Boufarik in?
Boufarik is located in Blida, Algeria.
Is Boufarik the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 24 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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