Cheraga Population 2026
Cheraga has a population of 27,835, making it the #219 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Algiers. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 85× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,835
Rank in Algeria
#219
Coordinates
36.77°N, 2.96°E
~171 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
12 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Algiers
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Algiers | 2,364,230 | #1 |
| Bab Ezzouar | 275,630 | #7 |
| Bordj el Kiffan | 123,246 | #34 |
| Rouiba | 117,558 | #36 |
| Baraki | 105,402 | #41 |
| Birkhadem | 71,722 | #56 |
| Reghaïa | 54,962 | #90 |
| Bordj el Bahri | 52,816 | #94 |
Cities near Cheraga
- ’Aïn Benian31,102 people · ~5 km away
- Rais Hamidou30,000 people · ~7 km away
- Saoula16,812 people · ~9 km away
- Birkhadem71,722 people · ~10 km away
- Douéra46,266 people · ~11 km away
- Algiers2,364,230 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cheraga?
Cheraga has a population of 27,835 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #219 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Cheraga in?
Cheraga is located in Algiers, Algeria.
Is Cheraga the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 12 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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