Kerkera Population 2026
Kerkera has a population of 27,177, making it the #228 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Skikda. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 87× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,177
Rank in Algeria
#228
Coordinates
36.93°N, 6.59°E
~39 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
312 km
194 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Skikda
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Skikda | 182,903 | #14 |
| Azzaba | 33,766 | #161 |
| El Arrouch | 33,085 | #165 |
| Tamalous | 32,579 | #171 |
| Collo | 29,354 | #204 |
Cities near Kerkera
- Collo29,354 people · ~9 km away
- Tamalous32,579 people · ~11 km away
- Skikda182,903 people · ~29 km away
- El Milia45,945 people · ~34 km away
- El Arrouch33,085 people · ~38 km away
- Zighout Youcef28,764 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kerkera?
Kerkera has a population of 27,177 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #228 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Kerkera in?
Kerkera is located in Skikda, Algeria.
Is Kerkera the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 312 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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