Laayoune Population 2026
Laayoune has a population of 196,331, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇪🇭 Western Sahara. Roughly 32% of Western Sahara's population lives here.
Population (city proper)
196,331
Rank in Western Sahara
#1
Coordinates
27.14°N, 13.19°W
~68 m elevation · Africa/El_Aaiun
Cities near Laayoune
FAQ
What is the population of Laayoune?
Laayoune has a population of 196,331 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Western Sahara.
Is Laayoune 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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