Tiaret Population 2026
Tiaret has a population of 178,915, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Tiaret. Roughly 0.4% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
178,915
Rank in Algeria
#15
Coordinates
35.37°N, 1.32°E
~1,031 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
220 km
137 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tiaret
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Sougueur | 71,036 | #57 |
| Ksar Chellala | 51,451 | #97 |
| Frenda | 49,376 | #100 |
| ’Aïn Deheb | 36,146 | #149 |
| Mehdia daira de meghila | 31,396 | #183 |
Cities near Tiaret
- Sougueur71,036 people · ~26 km away
- Mehdia daira de meghila31,396 people · ~40 km away
- Frenda49,376 people · ~42 km away
- Lardjem30,000 people · ~47 km away
- Tissemsilt66,084 people · ~52 km away
- Oued el Abtal22,819 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tiaret?
Tiaret has a population of 178,915 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Tiaret in?
Tiaret is located in Tiaret, Algeria.
Is Tiaret the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 220 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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