Guelma Population 2026
Guelma has a population of 120,004, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Guelma. Roughly 0.2% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
120,004
Rank in Algeria
#35
Coordinates
36.46°N, 7.43°E
~305 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
388 km
241 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guelma
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Héliopolis | 40,139 | #130 |
| Oued Zenati | 27,441 | #226 |
| Boumahra Ahmed | 23,022 | #259 |
Cities near Guelma
- Héliopolis40,139 people · ~5 km away
- Boumahra Ahmed23,022 people · ~8 km away
- Oued Zenati27,441 people · ~29 km away
- Drean55,147 people · ~38 km away
- Sedrata45,300 people · ~38 km away
- Ahmed Bel Hadj29,629 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Guelma?
Guelma has a population of 120,004 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Guelma in?
Guelma is located in Guelma, Algeria.
Is Guelma the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 388 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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