Rouiba Population 2026
Rouiba has a population of 117,558, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Algiers. Roughly 0.2% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
117,558
Rank in Algeria
#36
Coordinates
36.74°N, 3.28°E
~16 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
17 km
11 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Algiers
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Algiers | 2,364,230 | #1 |
| Bab Ezzouar | 275,630 | #7 |
| Bordj el Kiffan | 123,246 | #34 |
| Baraki | 105,402 | #41 |
| Birkhadem | 71,722 | #56 |
| Reghaïa | 54,962 | #90 |
| Bordj el Bahri | 52,816 | #94 |
| Douéra | 46,266 | #107 |
Cities near Rouiba
- Reghaïa54,962 people · ~5 km away
- Ouled Haddaj29,012 people · ~6 km away
- Aïn Taya33,575 people · ~6 km away
- Bordj el Bahri52,816 people · ~6 km away
- Dar el Beïda37,311 people · ~7 km away
- Bordj el Kiffan123,246 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rouiba?
Rouiba has a population of 117,558 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Rouiba in?
Rouiba is located in Algiers, Algeria.
Is Rouiba the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 17 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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