Zaïo Population 2026

Zaïo has a population of 39,099, making it the #95 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Oriental. Roughly 0.1% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 94× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

39,099

Rank in Morocco

#95

Coordinates

34.94°N, 2.73°W

~198 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca

Distance to capital (Rabat)

390 km

242 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oriental

City	Population	Rank in Morocco
Oujda	539,711	#9
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

Cities near Zaïo

Al Aaroui51,976 people · ~26 km away
Nador176,600 people · ~31 km away
Zeghanghane37,154 people · ~34 km away
Sidi Slimane Echcharaa32,979 people · ~35 km away
Berkane119,284 people · ~38 km away
Beni Enzar61,786 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zaïo?

Zaïo has a population of 39,099 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #95 biggest city in Morocco.

What region is Zaïo in?

Zaïo is located in Oriental, Morocco.

Is Zaïo the capital of Morocco?

No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 390 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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