New towns are considered to be a structuring element of spatial planning and development. Algeria has opted for planning of 15 new towns spread over its territory as a solution to a major problem of imbalance expressed by the poor spatial distribution of population (90% of population reside in 10% of total surface area of the country). The statistical analysis of demographic parameters clearly shows that the Coastal part is overpopulated, while southern part is almost deserted. The metropolis of Algiers is suffocated despite installation of new cities within its first ring because of their close distance, unlike new tons installed on a farther distance (High Plateaux and South) have shown promising results in terms of attracting population and territorial re-balancing.

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