Ech Chettia Population 2026
Ech Chettia has a population of 60,170, making it the #76 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Chlef. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,170
Rank in Algeria
#76
Coordinates
36.20°N, 1.26°E
~140 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
174 km
108 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chlef
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Chlef | 178,616 | #16 |
| 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 Ech Chettia
- Chlef178,616 people · ~8 km away
- Oued Sly30,504 people · ~12 km away
- Boukadir28,652 people · ~19 km away
- Oued Fodda44,523 people · ~25 km away
- Abou el Hassan24,022 people · ~25 km away
- ’Aïn Merane34,413 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ech Chettia?
Ech Chettia has a population of 60,170 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #76 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Ech Chettia in?
Ech Chettia is located in Chlef, Algeria.
Is Ech Chettia the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 174 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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