Saïda Population 2026
Saïda has a population of 142,497, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Saida. Roughly 0.3% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
142,497
Rank in Algeria
#29
Coordinates
34.83°N, 0.15°E
~840 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
339 km
211 miles, straight line
Cities near Saïda
- Bou Hanifia el Hamamat27,576 people · ~57 km away
- Sfizef27,914 people · ~58 km away
- Mascara108,629 people · ~63 km away
- Tighenif39,938 people · ~67 km away
- Sidi Bel Abbes210,146 people · ~82 km away
- Sig61,373 people · ~84 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saïda?
Saïda has a population of 142,497 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Saïda in?
Saïda is located in Saida, Algeria.
Is Saïda the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 339 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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