Dakhla Population 2026
Dakhla has a population of 106,277, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇪🇭 Western Sahara. Roughly 17% of Western Sahara's population lives here. It is about 1.8× smaller than Laayoune, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
106,277
Rank in Western Sahara
#2
Coordinates
23.68°N, 15.96°W
~6 m elevation · Africa/El_Aaiun
Cities near Dakhla
FAQ
What is the population of Dakhla?
Dakhla has a population of 106,277 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Western Sahara.
Is Dakhla the capital of Western Sahara?
No, the capital of Western Sahara is El Aaiún.
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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