Jijel, Jijel

Algeria

Regional capital36.8210° N, 5.7635° E

Located in Jijel, Algeria, Jijel is a regional capital. It is home to 131,513 people.

Population131,513

ProvinceJijel

Coordinates36.8210° N, 5.7635° E

CountryAlgeria

Rank in Algeria#32 of 8,333

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About Jijel

The location of Jijel corresponds to 36.82° N, 5.76° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It is within the Jijel area of Algeria.

Among the 8,333 cities of Algeria, Jijel holds position #32 with a population of 131,513.

Cities in Jijel

Jijel is one of Algeria's administrative regions. Jijel is one of its main cities, along with District of Taher, El Milia, Ziama Mansouria. Jijel has 131,513 inhabitants.

District of Taher60,426 El Milia45,945 Ziama Mansouria12,642 El Allaoucha Ardîkh El Ouadia Dechra Takhnâk Henchia Dechra Ouled Messaouda Arezzou

Universities in Jijel

Jijel is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
University of Jijel	2003	—	—

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#1 Algiers2,364,230 #2 Oran803,329 #3 Constantine448,028 #4 Annaba342,703 #5 Blida331,779

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jijel?

Jijel has a population of 131,513. It ranks #32 in Algeria by population.

What province or state is Jijel in?

Jijel is located in Jijel, Algeria.

Where is Jijel located?

Jijel is located at coordinates 36.82° N, 5.76° E in Jijel, Algeria.

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