Chorfa Population 2026
Chorfa has a population of 20,556, making it the #274 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Bouira. It is about 115× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,556
Rank in Algeria
#274
Coordinates
36.37°N, 4.33°E
~342 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
118 km
73 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bouira
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Bouïra | 68,545 | #60 |
| Sour el Ghozlane | 43,985 | #117 |
| Lakhdaria | 42,886 | #119 |
| Aïn Bessem | 32,548 | #173 |
Cities near Chorfa
- Ighram15,030 people · ~19 km away
- Akbou38,291 people · ~21 km away
- ’Aïn el Hammam28,029 people · ~22 km away
- Tizi-n-Tleta22,404 people · ~31 km away
- L’Arbaa Naït Irathen30,609 people · ~32 km away
- Mansourah22,117 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chorfa?
Chorfa has a population of 20,556 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #274 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Chorfa in?
Chorfa is located in Bouira, Algeria.
Is Chorfa the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 118 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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