Boumerdas Population 2026
Boumerdas has a population of 28,996, making it the #207 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Boumerdes. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,996
Rank in Algeria
#207
Coordinates
36.77°N, 3.48°E
~5 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
35 km
22 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Boumerdes
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Boudouaou | 56,398 | #84 |
| Khemis el Khechna | 46,965 | #106 |
| Bordj Menaïel | 44,572 | #113 |
| Ouled Moussa | 40,692 | #128 |
| Ouled Haddaj | 29,012 | #206 |
| Dellys | 26,384 | #236 |
| Chabet el Ameur | 19,522 | #280 |
| Beni Amrane | 18,414 | #285 |
Cities near Boumerdas
- Boudouaou56,398 people · ~7 km away
- Thenia16,180 people · ~8 km away
- Reghaïa54,962 people · ~13 km away
- Ouled Haddaj29,012 people · ~13 km away
- Ouled Moussa40,692 people · ~13 km away
- Beni Amrane18,414 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Boumerdas?
Boumerdas has a population of 28,996 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #207 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Boumerdas in?
Boumerdas is located in Boumerdes, Algeria.
Is Boumerdas the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 35 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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