El Attaf Population 2026
El Attaf has a population of 33,349, making it the #164 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Aïn Defla. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 71× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,349
Rank in Algeria
#164
Coordinates
36.22°N, 1.67°E
~158 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
139 km
86 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aïn Defla
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Khemis Miliana | 80,512 | #54 |
| Aïn Defla | 55,259 | #88 |
| Miliana | 43,366 | #118 |
| El Abadia | 27,185 | #227 |
Cities near El Attaf
- El Abadia27,185 people · ~5 km away
- Oued Fodda44,523 people · ~13 km away
- Aïn Defla55,259 people · ~27 km away
- Chlef178,616 people · ~31 km away
- Ech Chettia60,170 people · ~37 km away
- Sidi Akkacha26,558 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Attaf?
El Attaf has a population of 33,349 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #164 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is El Attaf in?
El Attaf is located in Aïn Defla, Algeria.
Is El Attaf the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 139 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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