El Kala Population 2026
El Kala has a population of 35,449, making it the #151 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in El Tarf. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 67× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,449
Rank in Algeria
#151
Coordinates
36.90°N, 8.44°E
~21 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
477 km
296 miles, straight line
Other big cities in El Tarf
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Besbes | 66,287 | #65 |
| Drean | 55,147 | #89 |
| Ben Mehidi | 28,398 | #215 |
Cities near El Kala
FAQ
What is the population of El Kala?
El Kala has a population of 35,449 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #151 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is El Kala in?
El Kala is located in El Tarf, Algeria.
Is El Kala the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 477 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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