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Constantine (orange) and the other large cities of Algeria
Constantine lies in Algeria at 36.37°N, 6.61°E, about 574 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Algiers (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Oran (803,329) and larger than Annaba (342,703). 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 318 km away; the nearest large city is Skikda, 63 km from Constantine.
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 Constantine
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Skikda Skikda | 63 km | 182,903 |
| Guelma Guelma | 73 km | 120,004 |
| Jijel Jijel | 91 km | 131,513 |
| Aïn Beïda Oum el Bouaghi | 94 km | 116,064 |
| Batna Batna | 98 km | 289,504 |
| Sétif Sétif | 109 km | 252,127 |
| Khenchela Khenchela | 114 km | 114,472 |
| Annaba Annaba | 119 km | 342,703 |
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 Constantine?
Constantine has about 448,028 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Constantine the capital of Algeria?
No. The capital of Algeria is Algiers (2,364,230 people), about 318 km away. Constantine is the 3rd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Constantine compared with the rest of Algeria?
Its 448,028 residents are 0.9% of the 48,198,465 people living in Algeria today. Algiers is larger with 2,364,230 people.
Where is Constantine?
In Algeria, at latitude 36.37 and longitude 6.61, 574 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Skikda (63 km), Guelma (73 km), Jijel (91 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Constantine Population 2026 — Algeria. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/algeria/constantine/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/algeria/constantine/">Constantine 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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