Jerada Population 2026

Jerada has a population of 47,507, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Oriental. Roughly 0.1% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,507

Rank in Morocco

#78

Coordinates

34.31°N, 2.16°W

~1,045 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca

Distance to capital (Rabat)

431 km

268 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
El Aïoun	45,679	#82
Zaïo	39,099	#95

Cities near Jerada

Aïn Beni Mathar17,787 people · ~35 km away
El Aïoun45,679 people · ~44 km away
Oujda539,711 people · ~47 km away
Taourirt112,908 people · ~69 km away
Sidi Slimane Echcharaa32,979 people · ~69 km away
Berkane119,284 people · ~69 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jerada?

Jerada has a population of 47,507 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Morocco.

What region is Jerada in?

Jerada is located in Oriental, Morocco.

Is Jerada the capital of Morocco?

No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 431 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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