Kaïs Population 2026
Kaïs has a population of 32,668, making it the #170 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Khenchela. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,668
Rank in Algeria
#170
Coordinates
35.49°N, 6.92°E
~933 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
371 km
230 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khenchela
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Khenchela | 114,472 | #38 |
Cities near Kaïs
- Khenchela114,472 people · ~21 km away
- Oum el Bouaghi67,201 people · ~46 km away
- Aïn Kercha30,575 people · ~52 km away
- Aïn Fakroun48,804 people · ~53 km away
- Aïn Beïda116,064 people · ~54 km away
- Arris36,641 people · ~59 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kaïs?
Kaïs has a population of 32,668 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #170 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Kaïs in?
Kaïs is located in Khenchela, Algeria.
Is Kaïs the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 371 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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