El Milia Population 2026
El Milia has a population of 45,945, making it the #108 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Jijel. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,945
Rank in Algeria
#108
Coordinates
36.75°N, 6.27°E
~58 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
284 km
176 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jijel
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Jijel | 131,513 | #32 |
| District of Taher | 60,426 | #75 |
Cities near El Milia
- Sidi Mérouane25,129 people · ~26 km away
- Grarem28,551 people · ~27 km away
- District of Taher60,426 people · ~33 km away
- Mila63,251 people · ~34 km away
- Kerkera27,177 people · ~34 km away
- Tamalous32,579 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Milia?
El Milia has a population of 45,945 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #108 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is El Milia in?
El Milia is located in Jijel, Algeria.
Is El Milia the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 284 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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