El Jadida Population 2026
El Jadida has a population of 212,863, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Casablanca-Settat. Roughly 0.5% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
212,863
Rank in Morocco
#17
Coordinates
33.26°N, 8.51°W
~10 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca
Distance to capital (Rabat)
177 km
110 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Casablanca-Settat
| City | Population | Rank in Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Casablanca | 3,665,954 | #1 |
| Mohammedia | 227,799 | #15 |
| Dar Bouazza | 165,295 | #22 |
| Settat | 155,333 | #24 |
| Berrechid | 149,201 | #25 |
| Bouskoura | 112,501 | #34 |
| Lahraouyine | 70,783 | #57 |
| Aïn Harrouda | 68,161 | #59 |
Cities near El Jadida
- Azemmour44,683 people · ~16 km away
- Bir Jdid26,355 people · ~50 km away
- Sidi Rahal22,525 people · ~59 km away
- Had Soualem40,146 people · ~64 km away
- Sidi Bennour60,948 people · ~68 km away
- Dar Bouazza165,295 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Jadida?
El Jadida has a population of 212,863 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Morocco.
What region is El Jadida in?
El Jadida is located in Casablanca-Settat, Morocco.
Is El Jadida the capital of Morocco?
No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 177 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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