Thenia Population 2026
Thenia has a population of 16,180, making it the #291 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Boumerdes. It is about 146× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,180
Rank in Algeria
#291
Coordinates
36.73°N, 3.56°E
~148 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
42 km
26 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Boumerdes
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Boudouaou | 56,398 | #84 |
| Khemis el Khechna | 46,965 | #106 |
| Bordj Menaïel | 44,572 | #113 |
| Ouled Moussa | 40,692 | #128 |
| Ouled Haddaj | 29,012 | #206 |
| Boumerdas | 28,996 | #207 |
| Dellys | 26,384 | #236 |
| Chabet el Ameur | 19,522 | #280 |
Cities near Thenia
- Beni Amrane18,414 people · ~7 km away
- Boumerdas28,996 people · ~8 km away
- Boudouaou56,398 people · ~13 km away
- Bordj Menaïel44,572 people · ~14 km away
- Chabet el Ameur19,522 people · ~16 km away
- Ouled Moussa40,692 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Thenia?
Thenia has a population of 16,180 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #291 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Thenia in?
Thenia is located in Boumerdes, Algeria.
Is Thenia the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 42 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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