Djelfa Population 2026
Djelfa has a population of 265,833, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Djelfa. Roughly 0.6% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 8.9× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
265,833
Rank in Algeria
#8
Coordinates
34.67°N, 3.26°E
~1,138 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
230 km
143 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Djelfa
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Aïn Oussera | 98,107 | #44 |
| Messaad | 97,091 | #45 |
| Hassi Bahbah | 77,000 | #55 |
| ’Aïn el Bell | 31,916 | #179 |
| El Idrissia | 29,856 | #196 |
| Charef | 27,700 | #221 |
| Feidh el Botma | 26,857 | #229 |
| Birine | 26,670 | #230 |
Cities near Djelfa
- Dar Chioukh26,605 people · ~32 km away
- ’Aïn el Bell31,916 people · ~37 km away
- Charef27,700 people · ~43 km away
- Hassi Bahbah77,000 people · ~49 km away
- Feidh el Botma26,857 people · ~50 km away
- Messaad97,091 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Djelfa?
Djelfa has a population of 265,833 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Djelfa in?
Djelfa is located in Djelfa, Algeria.
Is Djelfa the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 230 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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