Oum el Bouaghi Population 2026
Oum el Bouaghi has a population of 67,201, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Oum el Bouaghi. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
67,201
Rank in Algeria
#63
Coordinates
35.88°N, 7.11°E
~925 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
373 km
232 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oum el Bouaghi
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Aïn Beïda | 116,064 | #37 |
| Aïn M’Lila | 65,371 | #68 |
| Aïn Fakroun | 48,804 | #101 |
| Aïn Kercha | 30,575 | #188 |
| Meskiana | 30,071 | #193 |
Cities near Oum el Bouaghi
- Aïn Fakroun48,804 people · ~24 km away
- Aïn Beïda116,064 people · ~27 km away
- Aïn Kercha30,575 people · ~38 km away
- ’Aïn Abid29,486 people · ~42 km away
- Kaïs32,668 people · ~46 km away
- Sedrata45,300 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oum el Bouaghi?
Oum el Bouaghi has a population of 67,201 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Oum el Bouaghi in?
Oum el Bouaghi is located in Oum el Bouaghi, Algeria.
Is Oum el Bouaghi the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 373 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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