Médéa Population 2026
Médéa has a population of 145,441, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Medea. Roughly 0.3% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
145,441
Rank in Algeria
#25
Coordinates
36.26°N, 2.75°E
~910 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
60 km
37 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Medea
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Ksar el Boukhari | 59,634 | #77 |
| Berrouaghia | 55,775 | #85 |
| Chellalat el Adhaouara | 26,077 | #242 |
Cities near Médéa
- Berrouaghia55,775 people · ~20 km away
- Chiffa23,218 people · ~22 km away
- Boû Arfa44,143 people · ~23 km away
- Mouzaïa28,552 people · ~23 km away
- Blida331,779 people · ~24 km away
- El Affroun35,074 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Médéa?
Médéa has a population of 145,441 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Médéa in?
Médéa is located in Medea, Algeria.
Is Médéa the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 60 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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