El Aïoun Population 2026
El Aïoun has a population of 45,679, making it the #82 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Oriental. Roughly 0.1% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 80× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,679
Rank in Morocco
#82
Coordinates
34.58°N, 2.51°W
~604 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca
Distance to capital (Rabat)
402 km
250 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of El Aïoun?
El Aïoun has a population of 45,679 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #82 biggest city in Morocco.
What region is El Aïoun in?
El Aïoun is located in Oriental, Morocco.
Is El Aïoun the capital of Morocco?
No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 402 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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