Bouïra Population 2026
Bouïra has a population of 68,545, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Bouira. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
68,545
Rank in Algeria
#60
Coordinates
36.37°N, 3.90°E
~519 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
83 km
52 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bouira
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Sour el Ghozlane | 43,985 | #117 |
| Lakhdaria | 42,886 | #119 |
| Aïn Bessem | 32,548 | #173 |
| Chorfa | 20,556 | #274 |
Cities near Bouïra
- Draa el Mizan41,263 people · ~19 km away
- Boghni54,666 people · ~19 km away
- Aïn Bessem32,548 people · ~22 km away
- Tizi-n-Tleta22,404 people · ~24 km away
- Tizi Gheniff27,974 people · ~26 km away
- Maâtkas26,142 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bouïra?
Bouïra has a population of 68,545 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Bouïra in?
Bouïra is located in Bouira, Algeria.
Is Bouïra the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 83 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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