Chlef Population 2026
Chlef has a population of 178,616, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Chlef. Roughly 0.4% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
178,616
Rank in Algeria
#16
Coordinates
36.17°N, 1.33°E
~116 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
169 km
105 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chlef
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Ech Chettia | 60,170 | #76 |
| Oued Fodda | 44,523 | #114 |
| ’Aïn Merane | 34,413 | #155 |
| Oued Sly | 30,504 | #189 |
| Ténès | 29,220 | #205 |
| Boukadir | 28,652 | #210 |
| Sidi Akkacha | 26,558 | #232 |
| Abou el Hassan | 24,022 | #253 |
Cities near Chlef
- Ech Chettia60,170 people · ~8 km away
- Oued Sly30,504 people · ~14 km away
- Oued Fodda44,523 people · ~18 km away
- Boukadir28,652 people · ~22 km away
- Abou el Hassan24,022 people · ~31 km away
- El Attaf33,349 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chlef?
Chlef has a population of 178,616 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Chlef in?
Chlef is located in Chlef, Algeria.
Is Chlef the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 169 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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