Sidi Bel Abbes Population 2026
Sidi Bel Abbes has a population of 210,146, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Sidi Bel Abbès. Roughly 0.4% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
210,146
Rank in Algeria
#10
Coordinates
35.19°N, 0.63°W
~492 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
376 km
233 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sidi Bel Abbès
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Sfizef | 27,914 | #218 |
| ’Aïn el Berd | 16,548 | #290 |
Cities near Sidi Bel Abbes
- ’Aïn el Berd16,548 people · ~22 km away
- Sfizef27,914 people · ~35 km away
- Hammam Bou Hadjar25,912 people · ~37 km away
- El Malah19,415 people · ~48 km away
- Aïn Temouchent70,810 people · ~48 km away
- Sidi Abdelli23,543 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sidi Bel Abbes?
Sidi Bel Abbes has a population of 210,146 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Sidi Bel Abbes in?
Sidi Bel Abbes is located in Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria.
Is Sidi Bel Abbes the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 376 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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