Tamanghasset Population 2026
Tamanghasset has a population of 81,752, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Tamanrasset. Roughly 0.2% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
81,752
Rank in Algeria
#52
Coordinates
22.79°N, 5.52°E
~1,372 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
1,568 km
974 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Tamanghasset?
Tamanghasset has a population of 81,752 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Tamanghasset in?
Tamanghasset is located in Tamanrasset, Algeria.
Is Tamanghasset the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 1,568 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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