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Blida overview
Blida (orange) and the other large cities of Algeria
Blida lies in Algeria at 36.47°N, 2.83°E, about 256 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Algiers (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Annaba (342,703) and larger than Batna (289,504). 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 37 km away; the nearest large city is Médéa, 24 km from Blida.
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 Blida
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Médéa Medea | 24 km | 145,441 |
| AlgiersCapital Algiers | 37 km | 2,364,230 |
| Tizi Ouzou Tizi Ouzou | 112 km | 104,312 |
| Chlef Chlef | 138 km | 178,616 |
| M'Sila M'Sila | 175 km | 132,975 |
| Bordj Bou Arreridj Bordj Bou Arréridj | 179 km | 158,812 |
| Tiaret Tiaret | 183 km | 178,915 |
| Bou Saâda M'Sila | 185 km | 111,787 |
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 Blida?
Blida has about 331,779 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Blida the capital of Algeria?
No. The capital of Algeria is Algiers (2,364,230 people), about 37 km away. Blida is the 5th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Blida compared with the rest of Algeria?
Its 331,779 residents are 0.7% of the 48,198,465 people living in Algeria today. Algiers is larger with 2,364,230 people.
Where is Blida?
In Algeria, at latitude 36.47 and longitude 2.83, 256 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Médéa (24 km), Algiers (37 km), Tizi Ouzou (112 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Blida Population 2026 — Algeria. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/algeria/blida/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/algeria/blida/">Blida 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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