Rouissat Population 2026
Rouissat has a population of 80,784, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Ouargla. Roughly 0.2% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
80,784
Rank in Algeria
#53
Coordinates
31.92°N, 5.35°E
~138 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
574 km
356 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ouargla
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Ouargla | 169,928 | #19 |
| Hassi Messaoud | 44,478 | #115 |
| El Hadjira | 39,744 | #133 |
Cities near Rouissat
- Ouargla169,928 people · ~4 km away
- Hassi Messaoud44,478 people · ~73 km away
- El Hadjira39,744 people · ~78 km away
- Guerara58,572 people · ~125 km away
- Touggourt143,270 people · ~148 km away
- Tebesbest41,091 people · ~149 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rouissat?
Rouissat has a population of 80,784 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Rouissat in?
Rouissat is located in Ouargla, Algeria.
Is Rouissat the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 574 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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