Lakhdaria Population 2026
Lakhdaria has a population of 42,886, making it the #119 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Bouira. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,886
Rank in Algeria
#119
Coordinates
36.56°N, 3.59°E
~171 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
49 km
30 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bouira
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Bouïra | 68,545 | #60 |
| Sour el Ghozlane | 43,985 | #117 |
| Aïn Bessem | 32,548 | #173 |
| Chorfa | 20,556 | #274 |
Cities near Lakhdaria
- Beni Amrane18,414 people · ~11 km away
- Chabet el Ameur19,522 people · ~12 km away
- Tizi Gheniff27,974 people · ~16 km away
- Thenia16,180 people · ~18 km away
- Arbatache17,481 people · ~21 km away
- Draa el Mizan41,263 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lakhdaria?
Lakhdaria has a population of 42,886 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #119 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Lakhdaria in?
Lakhdaria is located in Bouira, Algeria.
Is Lakhdaria the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 49 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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