Berkane Population 2026

Berkane has a population of 119,284, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Oriental. Roughly 0.3% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.

Location of Berkane (capital Rabat shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

119,284

Rank in Morocco

#32

Coordinates

34.92°N, 2.32°W

~173 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca

Distance to capital (Rabat)

426 km

265 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oriental

City	Population	Rank in Morocco
Oujda	539,711	#9
Nador	176,600	#21
Taourirt	112,908	#33
Beni Enzar	61,786	#64
Al Aaroui	51,976	#74
Jerada	47,507	#78
El Aïoun	45,679	#82
Zaïo	39,099	#95

Cities near Berkane

Sidi Slimane Echcharaa32,979 people · ~3 km away
Ahfir21,435 people · ~20 km away
Zaïo39,099 people · ~38 km away
El Aïoun45,679 people · ~41 km away
Oujda539,711 people · ~46 km away
Nador176,600 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Berkane?

Berkane has a population of 119,284 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Morocco.

What region is Berkane in?

Berkane is located in Oriental, Morocco.

Is Berkane the capital of Morocco?

No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 426 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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