Râs el Oued Population 2026
Râs el Oued has a population of 44,947, making it the #112 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Bordj Bou Arréridj. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,947
Rank in Algeria
#112
Coordinates
35.94°N, 5.03°E
~1,102 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
195 km
121 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bordj Bou Arréridj
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Bordj Bou Arreridj | 158,812 | #22 |
| El Achir | 158,333 | #23 |
| Bordj Ghdir | 34,136 | #158 |
| Mansourah | 22,117 | #263 |
| Bordj Zemoura | 19,782 | #279 |
Cities near Râs el Oued
- Bordj Ghdir34,136 people · ~13 km away
- Aïn Oulmene51,207 people · ~24 km away
- Salah Bey23,339 people · ~25 km away
- Bordj Bou Arreridj158,812 people · ~28 km away
- Aïn Arnat25,315 people · ~37 km away
- El Achir158,333 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Râs el Oued?
Râs el Oued has a population of 44,947 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #112 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Râs el Oued in?
Râs el Oued is located in Bordj Bou Arréridj, Algeria.
Is Râs el Oued the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 195 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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