Miliana Population 2026
Miliana has a population of 43,366, making it the #118 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Aïn Defla. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,366
Rank in Algeria
#118
Coordinates
36.31°N, 2.22°E
~723 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
91 km
57 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aïn Defla
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Khemis Miliana | 80,512 | #54 |
| Aïn Defla | 55,259 | #88 |
| El Attaf | 33,349 | #164 |
| El Abadia | 27,185 | #227 |
Cities near Miliana
- Khemis Miliana80,512 people · ~5 km away
- Aïn Defla55,259 people · ~23 km away
- Hadjout33,830 people · ~29 km away
- Cherchell34,372 people · ~33 km away
- Tipasa15,180 people · ~37 km away
- El Affroun35,074 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Miliana?
Miliana has a population of 43,366 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #118 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Miliana in?
Miliana is located in Aïn Defla, Algeria.
Is Miliana the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 91 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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