Khenchela Population 2026
Khenchela has a population of 114,472, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Khenchela. Roughly 0.2% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
114,472
Rank in Algeria
#38
Coordinates
35.44°N, 7.14°E
~1,128 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
392 km
243 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khenchela
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Kaïs | 32,668 | #170 |
Cities near Khenchela
- Kaïs32,668 people · ~21 km away
- Aïn Beïda116,064 people · ~46 km away
- Oum el Bouaghi67,201 people · ~49 km away
- Meskiana30,071 people · ~52 km away
- Cheria66,160 people · ~58 km away
- Aïn Fakroun48,804 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Khenchela?
Khenchela has a population of 114,472 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Khenchela in?
Khenchela is located in Khenchela, Algeria.
Is Khenchela the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 392 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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