Most Dense in Algeria

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Most Dense — Algeria

1 Bab Ezzouar 01 88,913/mi²

2 Berriane 45 34,678/mi²

3 Timgad 03 33,794/mi²

4 Oran 09 32,510/mi²

5 Annaba 37 18,113/mi²

6 Algiers 01 16,869/mi²

7 Birkhadem 01 15,524/mi²

8 Bordj el Bahri 01 15,443/mi²

9 Bordj el Kiffan 01 14,725/mi²

10 Rais Hamidou 01 12,605/mi²

11 Blida 20 11,917/mi²

12 Beni Mered 20 11,081/mi²

13 Khenchela 47 10,257/mi²

14 Skikda 31 9,109/mi²

15 Batna City 03 8,821/mi²

16 Baraki 01 8,528/mi²

17 Mostaganem 07 8,435/mi²

18 Rouiba 01 7,412/mi²

19 Guelma 23 6,949/mi²

20 ’Aïn Benian 01 6,110/mi²

21 Aïn Taya 01 5,942/mi²

22 Médéa 06 5,932/mi²

23 Bou Ismaïl 55 5,669/mi²

24 Aïn Beïda 29 5,593/mi²

25 Mansoûra 15 5,521/mi²

26 Jijel 24 5,459/mi²

27 Bir el Djir 09 5,430/mi²

28 Reghaïa 01 5,415/mi²

29 Ouled Haddaj 40 5,181/mi²

30 Sétif 12 5,130/mi²

31 Nedroma 15 5,128/mi²

32 El Eulma 12 5,074/mi²

33 Bordj Bou Arreridj 39 5,072/mi²

34 Saïda 10 4,880/mi²

35 Mers el Kebir 09 4,759/mi²

36 Tiaret 13 4,158/mi²

37 Biskra 19 4,156/mi²

38 Kolea 55 4,148/mi²

39 Tebesbest TG 4,093/mi²

40 Béjaïa 18 3,794/mi²

41 Assi Bou Nif 09 3,633/mi²

42 Ouled Moussa 40 3,633/mi²

43 Khemis Miliana 35 3,596/mi²

44 Mascara 26 3,413/mi²

45 El Oued 43 3,300/mi²

46 Drean 44 3,117/mi²

47 Beni Tamou 20 3,088/mi²

48 Boumerdas 40 3,072/mi²

49 Relizane 51 2,880/mi²

50 Souma 20 2,804/mi²

51 Miliana 35 2,741/mi²

52 Boudouaou 40 2,738/mi²

53 El Achir 39 2,684/mi²

54 Tizi Ouzou 14 2,639/mi²

55 Ech Chettia 41 2,547/mi²

56 Hamma Bouziane 04 2,463/mi²

57 Ksar el Boukhari 06 2,404/mi²

58 Chlef 41 2,371/mi²

59 Arzew 09 2,354/mi²

60 Aïn Temouchent 36 2,323/mi²

61 District of Taher 24 2,261/mi²

62 Sidi Amar 37 2,197/mi²

63 Douéra 01 2,193/mi²

64 Dar el Beïda 01 2,131/mi²

65 Tizi-n-Tleta 14 2,124/mi²

66 Boufarik 20 2,086/mi²

67 Es Senia 09 2,086/mi²

68 Draa Ben Khedda 14 2,078/mi²

69 Cheraga 01 2,063/mi²

70 Sidi Moussa 01 2,023/mi²

71 Ghazaouet 15 2,009/mi²

72 Boghni 14 1,957/mi²

73 Tirmitine 14 1,903/mi²

74 Akbou 18 1,900/mi²

75 ’Aïn el Hammam 14 1,884/mi²

76 Boû Arfa 20 1,794/mi²

77 L’Arbaa Naït Irathen 14 1,752/mi²

78 En Nedjma 09 1,729/mi²

79 Touggourt TG 1,718/mi²

80 ’Aïn el Turk 09 1,698/mi²

81 Beni Saf 36 1,679/mi²

82 Sidi Mérouane 48 1,664/mi²

83 Beni Douala 14 1,592/mi²

84 Timizart 14 1,578/mi²

85 Saoula 01 1,576/mi²

86 Besbes 44 1,528/mi²

87 Hadjout 55 1,514/mi²

88 Tizi Gheniff 14 1,510/mi²

89 Chorfa 21 1,499/mi²

90 Makouda 14 1,490/mi²

91 el hed 18 1,472/mi²

92 Aïn el Bya 09 1,441/mi²

93 Boudjima 14 1,397/mi²

94 Bouïra 21 1,392/mi²

95 Meftah 20 1,376/mi²

96 Messaad 22 1,376/mi²

97 Maâtkas 14 1,309/mi²

98 Djelfa 22 1,270/mi²

99 Mila 48 1,261/mi²

100 Tizi Rached 14 1,259/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Algeria pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Bab Ezzouar leads with 88,913 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Bab Ezzouar has 88,913 people per square mile — that's roughly 139 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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