Laghouat Population 2026
Laghouat has a population of 134,372, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Laghouat. Roughly 0.3% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
134,372
Rank in Algeria
#30
Coordinates
33.80°N, 2.87°E
~764 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
327 km
203 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Laghouat
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Aflou | 93,585 | #46 |
Cities near Laghouat
- ’Aïn el Bell31,916 people · ~69 km away
- Messaad97,091 people · ~71 km away
- El Idrissia29,856 people · ~78 km away
- Aflou93,585 people · ~78 km away
- Charef27,700 people · ~92 km away
- Djelfa265,833 people · ~104 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Laghouat?
Laghouat has a population of 134,372 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Laghouat in?
Laghouat is located in Laghouat, Algeria.
Is Laghouat the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 327 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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