Ghardaïa Population 2026

Ghardaïa has a population of 142,913, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Ghardaia. Roughly 0.3% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

142,913

Rank in Algeria

#28

Coordinates

32.49°N, 3.67°E

~503 m elevation · Africa/Algiers

Distance to capital (Algiers)

475 km

295 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ghardaia

City	Population	Rank in Algeria
Guerara	58,572	#78
Metlili Chaamba	39,588	#134
Berriane	30,170	#192

Cities near Ghardaïa

Metlili Chaamba39,588 people · ~25 km away
Berriane30,170 people · ~38 km away
Guerara58,572 people · ~84 km away
Laghouat134,372 people · ~164 km away
Ouargla169,928 people · ~167 km away
Rouissat80,784 people · ~170 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ghardaïa?

Ghardaïa has a population of 142,913 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Algeria.

What region is Ghardaïa in?

Ghardaïa is located in Ghardaia, Algeria.

Is Ghardaïa the capital of Algeria?

No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 475 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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