Hassi Messaoud Population 2026
Hassi Messaoud has a population of 44,478, making it the #115 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Ouargla. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,478
Rank in Algeria
#115
Coordinates
31.68°N, 6.07°E
~152 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
625 km
388 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ouargla
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Ouargla | 169,928 | #19 |
| Rouissat | 80,784 | #53 |
| El Hadjira | 39,744 | #133 |
Cities near Hassi Messaoud
FAQ
What is the population of Hassi Messaoud?
Hassi Messaoud has a population of 44,478 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #115 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Hassi Messaoud in?
Hassi Messaoud is located in Ouargla, Algeria.
Is Hassi Messaoud the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 625 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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