Oujda Population 2026

Oujda has a population of 539,711, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Oriental. Roughly 1.4% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 6.8× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

539,711

Rank in Morocco

Coordinates

34.68°N, 1.91°W

~549 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca

Distance to capital (Rabat)

458 km

284 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oriental

City	Population	Rank in Morocco
Nador	176,600	#21
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 Oujda

Ahfir21,435 people · ~35 km away
Berkane119,284 people · ~46 km away
Jerada47,507 people · ~47 km away
Sidi Slimane Echcharaa32,979 people · ~48 km away
El Aïoun45,679 people · ~56 km away
Aïn Beni Mathar17,787 people · ~76 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Oujda?

Oujda has a population of 539,711 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Morocco.

What region is Oujda in?

Oujda is located in Oriental, Morocco.

Is Oujda the capital of Morocco?

No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 458 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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