Ouargla Population 2026
Ouargla has a population of 169,928, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Ouargla. Roughly 0.4% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
169,928
Rank in Algeria
#19
Coordinates
31.95°N, 5.33°E
~138 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
570 km
354 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ouargla
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Rouissat | 80,784 | #53 |
| Hassi Messaoud | 44,478 | #115 |
| El Hadjira | 39,744 | #133 |
Cities near Ouargla
- Rouissat80,784 people · ~4 km away
- El Hadjira39,744 people · ~76 km away
- Hassi Messaoud44,478 people · ~77 km away
- Guerara58,572 people · ~122 km away
- Touggourt143,270 people · ~147 km away
- Tebesbest41,091 people · ~148 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ouargla?
Ouargla has a population of 169,928 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Ouargla in?
Ouargla is located in Ouargla, Algeria.
Is Ouargla the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 570 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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