Metlili Chaamba Population 2026

Metlili Chaamba has a population of 39,588, making it the #134 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Ghardaia. Roughly 0.1% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

39,588

Rank in Algeria

#134

Coordinates

32.27°N, 3.63°E

~542 m elevation · Africa/Algiers

Distance to capital (Algiers)

499 km

310 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ghardaia

City	Population	Rank in Algeria
Ghardaïa	142,913	#28
Guerara	58,572	#78
Berriane	30,170	#192

Cities near Metlili Chaamba

Ghardaïa142,913 people · ~25 km away
Berriane30,170 people · ~63 km away
Guerara58,572 people · ~100 km away
Ouargla169,928 people · ~163 km away
Rouissat80,784 people · ~166 km away
El Hadjira39,744 people · ~181 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Metlili Chaamba?

Metlili Chaamba has a population of 39,588 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #134 biggest city in Algeria.

What region is Metlili Chaamba in?

Metlili Chaamba is located in Ghardaia, Algeria.

Is Metlili Chaamba the capital of Algeria?

No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 499 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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