Messaad Population 2026
Messaad has a population of 97,091, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Djelfa. Roughly 0.2% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
97,091
Rank in Algeria
#45
Coordinates
34.15°N, 3.50°E
~777 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
289 km
179 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Djelfa
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Djelfa | 265,833 | #8 |
| Aïn Oussera | 98,107 | #44 |
| Hassi Bahbah | 77,000 | #55 |
| ’Aïn el Bell | 31,916 | #179 |
| El Idrissia | 29,856 | #196 |
| Charef | 27,700 | #221 |
| Feidh el Botma | 26,857 | #229 |
| Birine | 26,670 | #230 |
Cities near Messaad
- ’Aïn el Bell31,916 people · ~33 km away
- Feidh el Botma26,857 people · ~45 km away
- Djelfa265,833 people · ~62 km away
- Laghouat134,372 people · ~71 km away
- Dar Chioukh26,605 people · ~83 km away
- Charef27,700 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Messaad?
Messaad has a population of 97,091 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Messaad in?
Messaad is located in Djelfa, Algeria.
Is Messaad the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 289 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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