Chemini Population 2026

Chemini has a population of 21,585, making it the #268 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Béjaïa. It is about 110× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,585

Rank in Algeria

#268

Coordinates

36.60°N, 4.62°E

~852 m elevation · Africa/Algiers

Distance to capital (Algiers)

137 km

85 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Béjaïa

City	Population	Rank in Algeria
Béjaïa	176,139	#17
Akbou	38,291	#140
Barbacha	31,983	#177
el hed	31,890	#180
El Kseur	26,050	#244
Amizour	25,825	#246
Feraoun	21,700	#267
Seddouk	19,884	#277

Cities near Chemini

Seddouk19,884 people · ~9 km away
el hed31,890 people · ~15 km away
Akbou38,291 people · ~17 km away
Ighram15,030 people · ~18 km away
Feraoun21,700 people · ~22 km away
El Kseur26,050 people · ~23 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chemini?

Chemini has a population of 21,585 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #268 biggest city in Algeria.

What region is Chemini in?

Chemini is located in Béjaïa, Algeria.

Is Chemini the capital of Algeria?

No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 137 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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