Béchar Population 2026

Béchar has a population of 165,241, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Béchar. Roughly 0.3% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

165,241

Rank in Algeria

#20

Coordinates

31.62°N, 2.22°W

~780 m elevation · Africa/Algiers

Distance to capital (Algiers)

749 km

465 miles, straight line

Cities near Béchar

Aïn Sefra47,415 people · ~199 km away
Mecheria65,043 people · ~281 km away
El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh39,283 people · ~296 km away
Sebdou32,570 people · ~346 km away
Timimoun22,086 people · ~352 km away
Maghnia87,373 people · ~362 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Béchar?

Béchar has a population of 165,241 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Algeria.

What region is Béchar in?

Béchar is located in Béchar, Algeria.

Is Béchar the capital of Algeria?

No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 749 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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