Mostaganem Population 2026
Mostaganem has a population of 162,885, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Mostaganem. Roughly 0.3% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
162,885
Rank in Algeria
#21
Coordinates
35.93°N, 0.09°E
~102 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
283 km
176 miles, straight line
Cities near Mostaganem
- Arzew58,162 people · ~38 km away
- Aïn el Bya37,241 people · ~38 km away
- Mohammadia62,410 people · ~38 km away
- Relizane123,255 people · ~47 km away
- Gdyel32,774 people · ~49 km away
- Sig61,373 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mostaganem?
Mostaganem has a population of 162,885 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Mostaganem in?
Mostaganem is located in Mostaganem, Algeria.
Is Mostaganem the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 283 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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