Khemis el Khechna Population 2026
Khemis el Khechna has a population of 46,965, making it the #106 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Boumerdes. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
46,965
Rank in Algeria
#106
Coordinates
36.65°N, 3.33°E
~91 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
24 km
15 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Boumerdes
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Boudouaou | 56,398 | #84 |
| Bordj Menaïel | 44,572 | #113 |
| Ouled Moussa | 40,692 | #128 |
| Ouled Haddaj | 29,012 | #206 |
| Boumerdas | 28,996 | #207 |
| Dellys | 26,384 | #236 |
| Chabet el Ameur | 19,522 | #280 |
| Beni Amrane | 18,414 | #285 |
Cities near Khemis el Khechna
- Arbatache17,481 people · ~4 km away
- Ouled Moussa40,692 people · ~5 km away
- Ouled Haddaj29,012 people · ~7 km away
- Reghaïa54,962 people · ~10 km away
- Meftah40,878 people · ~10 km away
- Rouiba117,558 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Khemis el Khechna?
Khemis el Khechna has a population of 46,965 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #106 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Khemis el Khechna in?
Khemis el Khechna is located in Boumerdes, Algeria.
Is Khemis el Khechna the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 24 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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