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Oujda overview
Oujda (orange) and the other large cities of Morocco
Oujda lies in Oriental in Morocco at 34.68°N, 1.91°W, about 549 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Casablanca (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Meknes (568,295) and larger than Kenitra (470,949). The largest city in Morocco is Casablanca with 3,665,954 people; the capital, Rabat, has 1,655,753.
The national capital, Rabat, is about 458 km away; the nearest large city is Berkane, 46 km from Oujda.
Morocco as a whole has a live population of 38,860,830 (+0.8% a year) and ranks #41 of 238 countries — see the Morocco population page for the full statistics and the Morocco atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Oujda
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Berkane Oriental | 46 km | 119,284 |
| Taourirt Oriental | 96 km | 112,908 |
| Nador Oriental | 108 km | 176,600 |
| Al Hoceïma Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima | 195 km | 395,644 |
| Taza Fes-Meknes | 200 km | 162,110 |
Largest cities in Morocco
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casablanca | Casablanca-Settat | 3,665,954 |
| 2 | RabatCapital | Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 1,655,753 |
| 3 | Fes | Fes-Meknes | 1,191,905 |
| 4 | Tangier | Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima | 1,035,141 |
| 5 | Marrakesh | Marrakesh-Safi | 995,871 |
| 6 | Salé | Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 972,299 |
| 7 | Agadir | Souss-Massa | 698,310 |
| 8 | Meknes | Fes-Meknes | 568,295 |
| 9 | Oujda | Oriental | 539,711 |
| 10 | Kenitra | Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 470,949 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oujda?
Oujda has about 539,711 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Oujda the capital of Morocco?
No. The capital of Morocco is Rabat (1,655,753 people), about 458 km away. Oujda is the 9th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Oujda compared with the rest of Morocco?
Its 539,711 residents are 1.4% of the 38,860,830 people living in Morocco today. Casablanca is larger with 3,665,954 people.
Where is Oujda?
In Oriental, Morocco, at latitude 34.68 and longitude -1.91, 549 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Berkane (46 km), Taourirt (96 km), Nador (108 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Oujda Population 2026 — Morocco. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/morocco/oujda/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/morocco/oujda/">Oujda Population 2026 — Morocco</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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