Constantine Population 2026
Constantine has a population of 448,028, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Constantine. Roughly 0.9% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 5.3× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
448,028
Rank in Algeria
#3
Coordinates
36.37°N, 6.61°E
~574 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
318 km
197 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Constantine
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| El Khroub | 90,122 | #48 |
| Hamma Bouziane | 83,603 | #51 |
| Ali Mendjeli | 64,120 | #70 |
| Aïn Smara | 32,057 | #175 |
| ’Aïn Abid | 29,486 | #201 |
| Zighout Youcef | 28,764 | #208 |
| Didouche Mourad | 25,764 | #247 |
Cities near Constantine
- Hamma Bouziane83,603 people · ~5 km away
- Didouche Mourad25,764 people · ~10 km away
- El Khroub90,122 people · ~13 km away
- Ali Mendjeli64,120 people · ~14 km away
- Aïn Smara32,057 people · ~15 km away
- Zighout Youcef28,764 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Constantine?
Constantine has a population of 448,028 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Constantine in?
Constantine is located in Constantine, Algeria.
Is Constantine the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 318 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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