El Hadjar Population 2026
El Hadjar has a population of 26,060, making it the #243 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Annaba. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 91× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,060
Rank in Algeria
#243
Coordinates
36.80°N, 7.74°E
~13 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
414 km
257 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Annaba
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Annaba | 342,703 | #4 |
| Sidi Amar | 45,148 | #111 |
| Ahmed Bel Hadj | 29,629 | #198 |
| Berrahal | 19,294 | #282 |
Cities near El Hadjar
- Sidi Amar45,148 people · ~3 km away
- Annaba342,703 people · ~11 km away
- Ahmed Bel Hadj29,629 people · ~11 km away
- Drean55,147 people · ~13 km away
- Besbes66,287 people · ~15 km away
- Ben Mehidi28,398 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Hadjar?
El Hadjar has a population of 26,060 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #243 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is El Hadjar in?
El Hadjar is located in Annaba, Algeria.
Is El Hadjar the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 414 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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