Melouza Population 2026
Melouza has a population of 25,701, making it the #248 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in M'Sila. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 92× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,701
Rank in Algeria
#248
Coordinates
35.98°N, 4.19°E
~936 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
129 km
80 miles, straight line
Other big cities in M'Sila
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| M'Sila | 132,975 | #31 |
| Bou Saâda | 111,787 | #39 |
| Sidi Aïssa | 66,856 | #64 |
| ’Aïn el Melh | 32,880 | #168 |
| Ain el Hadjel | 28,728 | #209 |
Cities near Melouza
- Mansourah22,117 people · ~27 km away
- Sidi Aïssa66,856 people · ~39 km away
- El Achir158,333 people · ~41 km away
- M'Sila132,975 people · ~44 km away
- Ain el Hadjel28,728 people · ~44 km away
- Chorfa20,556 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Melouza?
Melouza has a population of 25,701 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #248 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Melouza in?
Melouza is located in M'Sila, Algeria.
Is Melouza the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 129 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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