Tébessa Population 2026
Tébessa has a population of 194,461, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Tébessa. Roughly 0.4% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
194,461
Rank in Algeria
#12
Coordinates
35.40°N, 8.12°E
~867 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
476 km
296 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tébessa
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Bir el Ater | 70,749 | #59 |
| Cheria | 66,160 | #66 |
| Ouenza | 47,312 | #105 |
| El Aouinet | 32,971 | #167 |
| Hammamet | 28,536 | #213 |
Cities near Tébessa
- Hammamet28,536 people · ~16 km away
- Cheria66,160 people · ~37 km away
- Meskiana30,071 people · ~49 km away
- El Aouinet32,971 people · ~56 km away
- Ouenza47,312 people · ~61 km away
- Bir el Ater70,749 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tébessa?
Tébessa has a population of 194,461 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Tébessa in?
Tébessa is located in Tébessa, Algeria.
Is Tébessa the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 476 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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