Sig Population 2026
Sig has a population of 61,373, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Mascara. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,373
Rank in Algeria
#74
Coordinates
35.53°N, 0.19°W
~62 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
324 km
201 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mascara
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Mascara | 108,629 | #40 |
| Mohammadia | 62,410 | #72 |
| Tighenif | 39,938 | #131 |
| Bou Hanifia el Hamamat | 27,576 | #223 |
| Oued el Abtal | 22,819 | #260 |
Cities near Sig
- Mohammadia62,410 people · ~25 km away
- Bou Hanifia el Hamamat27,576 people · ~27 km away
- Aïn el Bya37,241 people · ~32 km away
- Sfizef27,914 people · ~33 km away
- Sidi ech Chahmi35,512 people · ~33 km away
- Assi Bou Nif53,700 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sig?
Sig has a population of 61,373 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Sig in?
Sig is located in Mascara, Algeria.
Is Sig the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 324 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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