Souk Ahras Population 2026
Souk Ahras has a population of 153,479, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Souk Ahras. Roughly 0.3% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
153,479
Rank in Algeria
#24
Coordinates
36.29°N, 7.95°E
~697 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
437 km
271 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Souk Ahras
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Sedrata | 45,300 | #110 |
| M’Daourouch | 36,351 | #147 |
Cities near Souk Ahras
- M’Daourouch36,351 people · ~26 km away
- Ouenza47,312 people · ~40 km away
- Sedrata45,300 people · ~41 km away
- Boumahra Ahmed23,022 people · ~44 km away
- El Aouinet32,971 people · ~47 km away
- Besbes66,287 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Souk Ahras?
Souk Ahras has a population of 153,479 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Souk Ahras in?
Souk Ahras is located in Souk Ahras, Algeria.
Is Souk Ahras the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 437 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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