Ténès Population 2026
Ténès has a population of 29,220, making it the #205 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Chlef. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 81× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,220
Rank in Algeria
#205
Coordinates
36.51°N, 1.31°E
~50 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
161 km
100 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chlef
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Chlef | 178,616 | #16 |
| Ech Chettia | 60,170 | #76 |
| Oued Fodda | 44,523 | #114 |
| ’Aïn Merane | 34,413 | #155 |
| Oued Sly | 30,504 | #189 |
| Boukadir | 28,652 | #210 |
| Sidi Akkacha | 26,558 | #232 |
| Abou el Hassan | 24,022 | #253 |
Cities near Ténès
- Sidi Akkacha26,558 people · ~5 km away
- Abou el Hassan24,022 people · ~14 km away
- Ech Chettia60,170 people · ~35 km away
- Chlef178,616 people · ~38 km away
- Oued Fodda44,523 people · ~41 km away
- El Abadia27,185 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ténès?
Ténès has a population of 29,220 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #205 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Ténès in?
Ténès is located in Chlef, Algeria.
Is Ténès the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 161 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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