El Oued Population 2026
El Oued has a population of 186,525, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in El Oued. Roughly 0.4% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
186,525
Rank in Algeria
#13
Coordinates
33.36°N, 6.86°E
~84 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
509 km
316 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of El Oued?
El Oued has a population of 186,525 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is El Oued in?
El Oued is located in El Oued, Algeria.
Is El Oued the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 509 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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