Tlemcen Population 2026

Tlemcen has a population of 173,531, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Tlemcen. Roughly 0.4% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.

Location of Tlemcen (capital Algiers shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

173,531

Rank in Algeria

#18

Coordinates

34.88°N, 1.31°W

~811 m elevation · Africa/Algiers

Distance to capital (Algiers)

447 km

278 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tlemcen

City	Population	Rank in Algeria
Maghnia	87,373	#49
Mansoûra	52,285	#95
Chetouane	36,776	#145
Sebdou	32,570	#172
Remchi	31,837	#181
Ghazaouet	28,433	#214
Nedroma	27,742	#220
Hennaya	26,515	#233

Cities near Tlemcen

Mansoûra52,285 people · ~3 km away
Chetouane36,776 people · ~5 km away
Hennaya26,515 people · ~9 km away
Beni Mester19,808 people · ~10 km away
Remchi31,837 people · ~23 km away
Bensekrane21,283 people · ~23 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tlemcen?

Tlemcen has a population of 173,531 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Algeria.

What region is Tlemcen in?

Tlemcen is located in Tlemcen, Algeria.

Is Tlemcen the capital of Algeria?

No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 447 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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