Smara Population 2026

Smara has a population of 42,056, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra. Roughly 0.1% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 87× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,056

Rank in Morocco

#88

Coordinates

26.74°N, 11.67°W

~188 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca

Distance to capital (Rabat)

932 km

579 miles, straight line

Cities near Smara

Tan-Tan79,942 people · ~197 km away
Guelmim129,200 people · ~296 km away
Assa15,910 people · ~303 km away
Sidi Ifni23,606 people · ~328 km away
Bou Izakarn15,536 people · ~333 km away
Tiznit81,569 people · ~380 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Smara?

Smara has a population of 42,056 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in Morocco.

What region is Smara in?

Smara is located in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco.

Is Smara the capital of Morocco?

No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 932 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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