Charef Population 2026
Charef has a population of 27,700, making it the #221 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Djelfa. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 85× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,700
Rank in Algeria
#221
Coordinates
34.62°N, 2.80°E
~1,157 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
236 km
147 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Djelfa
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Djelfa | 265,833 | #8 |
| Aïn Oussera | 98,107 | #44 |
| Messaad | 97,091 | #45 |
| Hassi Bahbah | 77,000 | #55 |
| ’Aïn el Bell | 31,916 | #179 |
| El Idrissia | 29,856 | #196 |
| Feidh el Botma | 26,857 | #229 |
| Birine | 26,670 | #230 |
Cities near Charef
- El Idrissia29,856 people · ~31 km away
- Djelfa265,833 people · ~43 km away
- ’Aïn el Bell31,916 people · ~50 km away
- Hassi Bahbah77,000 people · ~54 km away
- Dar Chioukh26,605 people · ~70 km away
- Ksar Chellala51,451 people · ~79 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Charef?
Charef has a population of 27,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #221 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Charef in?
Charef is located in Djelfa, Algeria.
Is Charef the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 236 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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