Chelghoum el Aïd Population 2026
Chelghoum el Aïd has a population of 54,495, making it the #92 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Mila. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,495
Rank in Algeria
#92
Coordinates
36.16°N, 6.17°E
~766 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
283 km
176 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mila
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Mila | 63,251 | #71 |
| Tadjenanet | 41,833 | #120 |
| Rouached | 40,263 | #129 |
| Grarem | 28,551 | #212 |
| Telerghma | 26,248 | #238 |
| Fedj M’Zala | 26,176 | #239 |
| Sidi Mérouane | 25,129 | #252 |
Cities near Chelghoum el Aïd
- Tadjenanet41,833 people · ~17 km away
- Telerghma26,248 people · ~18 km away
- Aïn Smara32,057 people · ~32 km away
- Mila63,251 people · ~33 km away
- Fedj M’Zala26,176 people · ~34 km away
- Rouached40,263 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chelghoum el Aïd?
Chelghoum el Aïd has a population of 54,495 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #92 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Chelghoum el Aïd in?
Chelghoum el Aïd is located in Mila, Algeria.
Is Chelghoum el Aïd the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 283 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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