Oran Population 2026
Oran has a population of 803,329, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Oran. Roughly 1.7% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 2.9× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
803,329
Rank in Algeria
#2
Coordinates
35.70°N, 0.64°W
~118 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
353 km
219 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oran
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sidi ech Chahmi | 35,512 | #150 |
Cities near Oran
- Es Senia39,064 people · ~6 km away
- Mers el Kebir20,178 people · ~7 km away
- En Nedjma51,665 people · ~8 km away
- Bir el Djir68,032 people · ~9 km away
- Sidi ech Chahmi35,512 people · ~11 km away
- Assi Bou Nif53,700 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oran?
Oran has a population of 803,329 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Oran in?
Oran is located in Oran, Algeria.
Is Oran the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 353 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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