Nador Population 2026

Nador has a population of 176,600, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Oriental. Roughly 0.5% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

176,600

Rank in Morocco

#21

Coordinates

35.17°N, 2.93°W

~19 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca

Distance to capital (Rabat)

379 km

235 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oriental

City	Population	Rank in Morocco
Oujda	539,711	#9
Berkane	119,284	#32
Taourirt	112,908	#33
Beni Enzar	61,786	#64
Al Aaroui	51,976	#74
Jerada	47,507	#78
El Aïoun	45,679	#82
Zaïo	39,099	#95

Cities near Nador

Zeghanghane37,154 people · ~6 km away
Beni Enzar61,786 people · ~10 km away
Al Aaroui51,976 people · ~19 km away
Zaïo39,099 people · ~31 km away
Driouch16,096 people · ~46 km away
Ben Taieb15,568 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nador?

Nador has a population of 176,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Morocco.

What region is Nador in?

Nador is located in Oriental, Morocco.

Is Nador the capital of Morocco?

No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 379 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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