El Hadjira Population 2026
El Hadjira has a population of 39,744, making it the #133 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Ouargla. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,744
Rank in Algeria
#133
Coordinates
32.61°N, 5.51°E
~130 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
509 km
316 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ouargla
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Ouargla | 169,928 | #19 |
| Rouissat | 80,784 | #53 |
| Hassi Messaoud | 44,478 | #115 |
Cities near El Hadjira
FAQ
What is the population of El Hadjira?
El Hadjira has a population of 39,744 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #133 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is El Hadjira in?
El Hadjira is located in Ouargla, Algeria.
Is El Hadjira the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 509 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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