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Annaba (orange) and the other large cities of Algeria
Annaba lies in Algeria at 36.9°N, 7.77°E, about 5 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Algiers (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Constantine (448,028) and larger than Blida (331,779). The largest city in Algeria is Algiers with 2,364,230 people; the capital, Algiers, has 2,364,230.
The national capital, Algiers, is about 417 km away; the nearest large city is Guelma, 57 km from Annaba.
Algeria as a whole has a live population of 48,198,465 (+1.2% a year) and ranks #33 of 238 countries — see the Algeria population page for the full statistics and the Algeria atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Annaba
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Guelma Guelma | 57 km | 120,004 |
| Souk Ahras Souk Ahras | 70 km | 153,479 |
| Skikda Skikda | 76 km | 182,903 |
| Constantine Constantine | 119 km | 448,028 |
| Aïn Beïda Oum el Bouaghi | 127 km | 116,064 |
| Tébessa Tébessa | 169 km | 194,461 |
| Khenchela Khenchela | 172 km | 114,472 |
| Jijel Jijel | 178 km | 131,513 |
Largest cities in Algeria
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AlgiersCapital | Algiers | 2,364,230 |
| 2 | Oran | Oran | 803,329 |
| 3 | Constantine | Constantine | 448,028 |
| 4 | Annaba | Annaba | 342,703 |
| 5 | Blida | Blida | 331,779 |
| 6 | Batna | Batna | 289,504 |
| 7 | Djelfa | Djelfa | 265,833 |
| 8 | Sétif | Sétif | 252,127 |
| 9 | Sidi Bel Abbes | Sidi Bel Abbès | 210,146 |
| 10 | Biskra | Biskra | 204,661 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Annaba?
Annaba has about 342,703 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Annaba the capital of Algeria?
No. The capital of Algeria is Algiers (2,364,230 people), about 417 km away. Annaba is the 4th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Annaba compared with the rest of Algeria?
Its 342,703 residents are 0.7% of the 48,198,465 people living in Algeria today. Algiers is larger with 2,364,230 people.
Where is Annaba?
In Algeria, at latitude 36.9 and longitude 7.77, 5 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Guelma (57 km), Souk Ahras (70 km), Skikda (76 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Annaba Population 2026 — Algeria. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/algeria/annaba/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/algeria/annaba/">Annaba Population 2026 — Algeria</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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