Kenitra Population 2026
Kenitra has a population of 470,949, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra. Roughly 1.2% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 7.8× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
470,949
Rank in Morocco
#10
Coordinates
34.26°N, 6.58°W
~13 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca
Distance to capital (Rabat)
36 km
22 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
| City | Population | Rank in Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Rabat | 1,655,753 | #2 |
| Salé | 972,299 | #6 |
| Temara | 342,345 | #13 |
| Salé Al Jadida | 200,000 | #19 |
| Khemisset | 143,640 | #26 |
| Sidi Slimane | 101,541 | #38 |
| Tiflet | 94,684 | #44 |
| Sidi Kacem | 82,632 | #50 |
Cities near Kenitra
- Sidi Taibi51,050 people · ~12 km away
- Bouknadel27,577 people · ~22 km away
- Sidi Yahia El Gharb41,472 people · ~26 km away
- Sidi Allal El Bahraoui17,325 people · ~29 km away
- Salé972,299 people · ~31 km away
- Salé Al Jadida200,000 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kenitra?
Kenitra has a population of 470,949 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Morocco.
What region is Kenitra in?
Kenitra is located in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco.
Is Kenitra the capital of Morocco?
No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 36 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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