Meskiana Population 2026
Meskiana has a population of 30,071, making it the #193 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Oum el Bouaghi. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,071
Rank in Algeria
#193
Coordinates
35.63°N, 7.67°E
~850 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
429 km
266 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oum el Bouaghi
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Aïn Beïda | 116,064 | #37 |
| Oum el Bouaghi | 67,201 | #63 |
| Aïn M’Lila | 65,371 | #68 |
| Aïn Fakroun | 48,804 | #101 |
| Aïn Kercha | 30,575 | #188 |
Cities near Meskiana
- Aïn Beïda116,064 people · ~31 km away
- Hammamet28,536 people · ~33 km away
- El Aouinet32,971 people · ~33 km away
- Cheria66,160 people · ~41 km away
- Tébessa194,461 people · ~49 km away
- M’Daourouch36,351 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Meskiana?
Meskiana has a population of 30,071 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #193 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Meskiana in?
Meskiana is located in Oum el Bouaghi, Algeria.
Is Meskiana the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 429 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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