Mascara Population 2026
Mascara has a population of 108,629, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Mascara. Roughly 0.2% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
108,629
Rank in Algeria
#40
Coordinates
35.40°N, 0.14°E
~590 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
304 km
189 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mascara
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammadia | 62,410 | #72 |
| Sig | 61,373 | #74 |
| Tighenif | 39,938 | #131 |
| Bou Hanifia el Hamamat | 27,576 | #223 |
| Oued el Abtal | 22,819 | #260 |
Cities near Mascara
- Tighenif39,938 people · ~17 km away
- Bou Hanifia el Hamamat27,576 people · ~20 km away
- Mohammadia62,410 people · ~22 km away
- Sig61,373 people · ~34 km away
- Sfizef27,914 people · ~39 km away
- Oued el Abtal22,819 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mascara?
Mascara has a population of 108,629 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Mascara in?
Mascara is located in Mascara, Algeria.
Is Mascara the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 304 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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