Souma Population 2026
Souma has a population of 40,745, making it the #127 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Blida. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,745
Rank in Algeria
#127
Coordinates
36.52°N, 2.91°E
~151 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
29 km
18 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Blida
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Blida | 331,779 | #5 |
| Beni Mered | 92,749 | #47 |
| Larbaâ | 58,295 | #80 |
| Boufarik | 57,162 | #83 |
| Boû Arfa | 44,143 | #116 |
| Meftah | 40,878 | #126 |
| Bougara | 38,352 | #139 |
| El Affroun | 35,074 | #152 |
Cities near Souma
- Beni Mered92,749 people · ~4 km away
- Boufarik57,162 people · ~6 km away
- Beni Tamou33,846 people · ~8 km away
- Bouinan30,271 people · ~8 km away
- Blida331,779 people · ~9 km away
- Boû Arfa44,143 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Souma?
Souma has a population of 40,745 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #127 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Souma in?
Souma is located in Blida, Algeria.
Is Souma the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 29 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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