Cherchell Population 2026
Cherchell has a population of 34,372, making it the #156 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Tipaza. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,372
Rank in Algeria
#156
Coordinates
36.60°N, 2.19°E
~38 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
81 km
50 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tipaza
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Kolea | 61,643 | #73 |
| Bou Ismaïl | 40,984 | #125 |
| Hadjout | 33,830 | #160 |
| Tipasa | 15,180 | #293 |
Cities near Cherchell
- Hadjout33,830 people · ~22 km away
- Tipasa15,180 people · ~23 km away
- Miliana43,366 people · ~33 km away
- Khemis Miliana80,512 people · ~38 km away
- El Affroun35,074 people · ~42 km away
- Aïn Defla55,259 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cherchell?
Cherchell has a population of 34,372 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #156 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Cherchell in?
Cherchell is located in Tipaza, Algeria.
Is Cherchell the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 81 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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