Khemis Miliana Population 2026

Khemis Miliana has a population of 80,512, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Aïn Defla. Roughly 0.2% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.

Location of Khemis Miliana (capital Algiers shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

80,512

Rank in Algeria

#54

Coordinates

36.26°N, 2.22°E

~299 m elevation · Africa/Algiers

Distance to capital (Algiers)

94 km

58 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Aïn Defla

City	Population	Rank in Algeria
Aïn Defla	55,259	#88
Miliana	43,366	#118
El Attaf	33,349	#164
El Abadia	27,185	#227

Cities near Khemis Miliana

Miliana43,366 people · ~5 km away
Aïn Defla55,259 people · ~23 km away
Hadjout33,830 people · ~33 km away
Cherchell34,372 people · ~38 km away
Tipasa15,180 people · ~42 km away
El Affroun35,074 people · ~43 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Khemis Miliana?

Khemis Miliana has a population of 80,512 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Algeria.

What region is Khemis Miliana in?

Khemis Miliana is located in Aïn Defla, Algeria.

Is Khemis Miliana the capital of Algeria?

No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 94 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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