El Achir Population 2026
El Achir has a population of 158,333, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Bordj Bou Arréridj. Roughly 0.3% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
158,333
Rank in Algeria
#23
Coordinates
36.06°N, 4.63°E
~998 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
157 km
97 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bordj Bou Arréridj
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Bordj Bou Arreridj | 158,812 | #22 |
| Râs el Oued | 44,947 | #112 |
| Bordj Ghdir | 34,136 | #158 |
| Mansourah | 22,117 | #263 |
| Bordj Zemoura | 19,782 | #279 |
Cities near El Achir
- Bordj Bou Arreridj158,812 people · ~12 km away
- Mansourah22,117 people · ~16 km away
- Bordj Ghdir34,136 people · ~30 km away
- Bordj Zemoura19,782 people · ~31 km away
- Râs el Oued44,947 people · ~39 km away
- M'Sila132,975 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Achir?
El Achir has a population of 158,333 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is El Achir in?
El Achir is located in Bordj Bou Arréridj, Algeria.
Is El Achir the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 157 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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