Maâtkas Population 2026
Maâtkas has a population of 26,142, making it the #241 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Tizi Ouzou. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 90× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,142
Rank in Algeria
#241
Coordinates
36.60°N, 3.98°E
~387 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
81 km
50 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tizi Ouzou
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Tizi Ouzou | 104,312 | #42 |
| Boghni | 54,666 | #91 |
| Draa el Mizan | 41,263 | #122 |
| Timizart | 41,158 | #123 |
| Makouda | 34,515 | #154 |
| Beni Douala | 33,611 | #162 |
| Freha | 31,068 | #185 |
| L’Arbaa Naït Irathen | 30,609 | #187 |
Cities near Maâtkas
- Tirmitine26,261 people · ~5 km away
- Boghni54,666 people · ~7 km away
- Beni Douala33,611 people · ~9 km away
- Tizi-n-Tleta22,404 people · ~9 km away
- Tizi Ouzou104,312 people · ~13 km away
- Draa Ben Khedda29,403 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maâtkas?
Maâtkas has a population of 26,142 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #241 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Maâtkas in?
Maâtkas is located in Tizi Ouzou, Algeria.
Is Maâtkas the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 81 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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