Maghnia Population 2026

Maghnia has a population of 87,373, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Tlemcen. Roughly 0.2% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

87,373

Rank in Algeria

#49

Coordinates

34.85°N, 1.73°W

~395 m elevation · Africa/Algiers

Distance to capital (Algiers)

482 km

299 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tlemcen

City	Population	Rank in Algeria
Tlemcen	173,531	#18
Mansoûra	52,285	#95
Chetouane	36,776	#145
Sebdou	32,570	#172
Remchi	31,837	#181
Ghazaouet	28,433	#214
Nedroma	27,742	#220
Hennaya	26,515	#233

Cities near Maghnia

Nedroma27,742 people · ~18 km away
Beni Mester19,808 people · ~28 km away
Ghazaouet28,433 people · ~30 km away
Hennaya26,515 people · ~35 km away
Mansoûra52,285 people · ~35 km away
Remchi31,837 people · ~36 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Maghnia?

Maghnia has a population of 87,373 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Algeria.

What region is Maghnia in?

Maghnia is located in Tlemcen, Algeria.

Is Maghnia the capital of Algeria?

No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 482 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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