Khemisset Population 2026
Khemisset has a population of 143,640, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra. Roughly 0.4% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
143,640
Rank in Morocco
#26
Coordinates
33.82°N, 6.07°W
~451 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca
Distance to capital (Rabat)
74 km
46 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
| City | Population | Rank in Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Rabat | 1,655,753 | #2 |
| Salé | 972,299 | #6 |
| Kenitra | 470,949 | #10 |
| Temara | 342,345 | #13 |
| Salé Al Jadida | 200,000 | #19 |
| Sidi Slimane | 101,541 | #38 |
| Tiflet | 94,684 | #44 |
| Sidi Kacem | 82,632 | #50 |
Cities near Khemisset
- Tiflet94,684 people · ~24 km away
- Douar Toulal20,831 people · ~44 km away
- Oulmes19,014 people · ~45 km away
- Sidi Allal El Bahraoui17,325 people · ~47 km away
- Meknes568,295 people · ~49 km away
- Agouraï18,182 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Khemisset?
Khemisset has a population of 143,640 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Morocco.
What region is Khemisset in?
Khemisset is located in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco.
Is Khemisset the capital of Morocco?
No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 74 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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