Salé Population 2026
Salé has a population of 972,299, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra. Roughly 2.5% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 3.8× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
972,299
Rank in Morocco
#6
Coordinates
34.05°N, 6.80°W
~34 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca
Distance to capital (Rabat)
5 km
3 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
| City | Population | Rank in Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Rabat | 1,655,753 | #2 |
| Kenitra | 470,949 | #10 |
| 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 Salé
- Rabat1,655,753 people · ~5 km away
- Salé Al Jadida200,000 people · ~8 km away
- Bouknadel27,577 people · ~9 km away
- Temara342,345 people · ~17 km away
- Sidi Taibi51,050 people · ~18 km away
- Aïn Attig27,384 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salé?
Salé has a population of 972,299 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Morocco.
What region is Salé in?
Salé is located in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco.
Is Salé the capital of Morocco?
No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 5 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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