Sidi ech Chahmi Population 2026
Sidi ech Chahmi has a population of 35,512, making it the #150 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Oran. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 67× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,512
Rank in Algeria
#150
Coordinates
35.66°N, 0.52°W
~92 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
345 km
214 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oran
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Oran | 803,329 | #2 |
| 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 |
Cities near Sidi ech Chahmi
- Assi Bou Nif53,700 people · ~4 km away
- En Nedjma51,665 people · ~4 km away
- Bir el Djir68,032 people · ~7 km away
- Es Senia39,064 people · ~9 km away
- Oran803,329 people · ~11 km away
- Gdyel32,774 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sidi ech Chahmi?
Sidi ech Chahmi has a population of 35,512 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #150 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Sidi ech Chahmi in?
Sidi ech Chahmi is located in Oran, Algeria.
Is Sidi ech Chahmi the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 345 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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