Quick facts
Temara overview
Temara (orange) and the other large cities of Morocco
Temara lies in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra in Morocco at 33.93°N, 6.91°W, about 73 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Casablanca (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a local seat.
It is smaller than Al Hoceïma (395,644) and larger than Safi (336,883). 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 12 km away; the nearest large city is Rabat, 12 km from Temara.
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 Temara
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| RabatCapital Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 12 km | 1,655,753 |
| Salé Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 17 km | 972,299 |
| Salé Al Jadida Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 17 km | 200,000 |
| Kenitra Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 48 km | 470,949 |
| Mohammedia Casablanca-Settat | 52 km | 227,799 |
| Casablanca Casablanca-Settat | 75 km | 3,665,954 |
| Khemisset Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 78 km | 143,640 |
| Bouskoura Casablanca-Settat | 87 km | 112,501 |
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 Temara?
Temara has about 342,345 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Temara the capital of Morocco?
No. The capital of Morocco is Rabat (1,655,753 people), about 12 km away. Temara is the 13th largest city of the country and a local seat.
How big is Temara compared with the rest of Morocco?
Its 342,345 residents are 0.9% of the 38,860,830 people living in Morocco today. Casablanca is larger with 3,665,954 people.
Where is Temara?
In Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco, at latitude 33.93 and longitude -6.91, 73 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Rabat (12 km), Salé (17 km), Salé Al Jadida (17 km).
Explore more
Cite or link to this page
Glostats. (2026). Temara Population 2026 — Morocco. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/morocco/temara/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/morocco/temara/">Temara 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.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.