El Idrissia Population 2026
El Idrissia has a population of 29,856, making it the #196 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Djelfa. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,856
Rank in Algeria
#196
Coordinates
34.45°N, 2.53°E
~1,070 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
259 km
161 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Djelfa
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Djelfa | 265,833 | #8 |
| Aïn Oussera | 98,107 | #44 |
| Messaad | 97,091 | #45 |
| Hassi Bahbah | 77,000 | #55 |
| ’Aïn el Bell | 31,916 | #179 |
| Charef | 27,700 | #221 |
| Feidh el Botma | 26,857 | #229 |
| Birine | 26,670 | #230 |
Cities near El Idrissia
- Charef27,700 people · ~31 km away
- Aflou93,585 people · ~54 km away
- ’Aïn el Bell31,916 people · ~65 km away
- Djelfa265,833 people · ~72 km away
- Laghouat134,372 people · ~78 km away
- Hassi Bahbah77,000 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Idrissia?
El Idrissia has a population of 29,856 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #196 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is El Idrissia in?
El Idrissia is located in Djelfa, Algeria.
Is El Idrissia the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 259 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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