Aïn Beni Mathar Population 2026

Aïn Beni Mathar has a population of 17,787, making it the #160 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Oriental. It is about 206× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.

Location of Aïn Beni Mathar (capital Rabat shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,787

Rank in Morocco

#160

Coordinates

34.01°N, 2.03°W

~917 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca

Distance to capital (Rabat)

442 km

274 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oriental

City	Population	Rank in Morocco
Oujda	539,711	#9
Nador	176,600	#21
Berkane	119,284	#32
Taourirt	112,908	#33
Beni Enzar	61,786	#64
Al Aaroui	51,976	#74
Jerada	47,507	#78
El Aïoun	45,679	#82

Cities near Aïn Beni Mathar

Jerada47,507 people · ~35 km away
Oujda539,711 people · ~76 km away
El Aïoun45,679 people · ~77 km away
Taourirt112,908 people · ~91 km away
Sidi Slimane Echcharaa32,979 people · ~104 km away
Berkane119,284 people · ~105 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Aïn Beni Mathar?

Aïn Beni Mathar has a population of 17,787 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #160 biggest city in Morocco.

What region is Aïn Beni Mathar in?

Aïn Beni Mathar is located in Oriental, Morocco.

Is Aïn Beni Mathar the capital of Morocco?

No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 442 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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