El Bayadh Population 2026
El Bayadh has a population of 85,577, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in El Bayadh. Roughly 0.2% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
85,577
Rank in Algeria
#50
Coordinates
33.68°N, 1.02°E
~1,310 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
388 km
241 miles, straight line
Other big cities in El Bayadh
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh | 39,283 | #135 |
| Brezina | 19,084 | #283 |
Cities near El Bayadh
- Brezina19,084 people · ~69 km away
- El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh39,283 people · ~98 km away
- Aflou93,585 people · ~111 km away
- Mecheria65,043 people · ~121 km away
- ’Aïn Deheb36,146 people · ~138 km away
- Saïda142,497 people · ~150 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Bayadh?
El Bayadh has a population of 85,577 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is El Bayadh in?
El Bayadh is located in El Bayadh, Algeria.
Is El Bayadh the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 388 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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