Tighenif Population 2026
Tighenif has a population of 39,938, making it the #131 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Mascara. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,938
Rank in Algeria
#131
Coordinates
35.42°N, 0.33°E
~517 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
288 km
179 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mascara
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Mascara | 108,629 | #40 |
| Mohammadia | 62,410 | #72 |
| Sig | 61,373 | #74 |
| Bou Hanifia el Hamamat | 27,576 | #223 |
| Oued el Abtal | 22,819 | #260 |
Cities near Tighenif
- Mascara108,629 people · ~17 km away
- Mohammadia62,410 people · ~30 km away
- Oued el Abtal22,819 people · ~33 km away
- Bou Hanifia el Hamamat27,576 people · ~36 km away
- Relizane123,255 people · ~41 km away
- Sig61,373 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tighenif?
Tighenif has a population of 39,938 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #131 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Tighenif in?
Tighenif is located in Mascara, Algeria.
Is Tighenif the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 288 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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