Tizi Gheniff Population 2026
Tizi Gheniff has a population of 27,974, making it the #217 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Tizi Ouzou. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 85× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,974
Rank in Algeria
#217
Coordinates
36.59°N, 3.77°E
~370 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
63 km
39 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tizi Ouzou
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Tizi Ouzou | 104,312 | #42 |
| Boghni | 54,666 | #91 |
| Draa el Mizan | 41,263 | #122 |
| Timizart | 41,158 | #123 |
| Makouda | 34,515 | #154 |
| Beni Douala | 33,611 | #162 |
| Freha | 31,068 | #185 |
| L’Arbaa Naït Irathen | 30,609 | #187 |
Cities near Tizi Gheniff
- Draa el Mizan41,263 people · ~8 km away
- Chabet el Ameur19,522 people · ~9 km away
- Lakhdaria42,886 people · ~16 km away
- Boghni54,666 people · ~17 km away
- Bordj Menaïel44,572 people · ~18 km away
- Naciria15,387 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tizi Gheniff?
Tizi Gheniff has a population of 27,974 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #217 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Tizi Gheniff in?
Tizi Gheniff is located in Tizi Ouzou, Algeria.
Is Tizi Gheniff the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 63 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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