Mekla Population 2026
Mekla has a population of 29,560, making it the #199 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Tizi Ouzou. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 80× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,560
Rank in Algeria
#199
Coordinates
36.68°N, 4.26°E
~325 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
105 km
65 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 Mekla
- Tizi Rached17,872 people · ~7 km away
- L’Arbaa Naït Irathen30,609 people · ~8 km away
- Freha31,068 people · ~9 km away
- Azazga26,515 people · ~12 km away
- Arhribs23,958 people · ~13 km away
- Timizart41,158 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mekla?
Mekla has a population of 29,560 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #199 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Mekla in?
Mekla is located in Tizi Ouzou, Algeria.
Is Mekla the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 105 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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