Mers el Kebir Population 2026
Mers el Kebir has a population of 20,178, making it the #275 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Oran. It is about 117× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,178
Rank in Algeria
#275
Coordinates
35.73°N, 0.71°W
~22 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
358 km
222 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oran
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Oran | 803,329 | #2 |
| Bir el Djir | 68,032 | #62 |
| Arzew | 58,162 | #81 |
| Assi Bou Nif | 53,700 | #93 |
| En Nedjma | 51,665 | #96 |
| Es Senia | 39,064 | #137 |
| Aïn el Bya | 37,241 | #143 |
| ’Aïn el Turk | 36,326 | #148 |
Cities near Mers el Kebir
- ’Aïn el Turk36,326 people · ~6 km away
- Oran803,329 people · ~7 km away
- Es Senia39,064 people · ~12 km away
- Bir el Djir68,032 people · ~15 km away
- En Nedjma51,665 people · ~15 km away
- Sidi ech Chahmi35,512 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mers el Kebir?
Mers el Kebir has a population of 20,178 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #275 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Mers el Kebir in?
Mers el Kebir is located in Oran, Algeria.
Is Mers el Kebir the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 358 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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