Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi
Essaouira: City in Morocco
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EssaouiraPopulation 70,634
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Quick Facts about Essaouira
| Population | 77,966 |
| Country | Morocco, Portuguese Empire |
| State | Marrakesh-Safi (Morocco) |
| Area | 90 km2 |
| Official name | الصويرة, Essaouira, ⵜⴰⵙⵙⵓⵔⵜ |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.5068,-9.7566 |
| Altitude | 36 feet / 11 meters |
| Capital city | Essaouira is capital of Essaouira Province |
| Time Zone | Africa/Casablanca |
| Local time | 00:07:19 (17th April 2026) |
Geography
Essaouira is located at 31°30'24"N 9°45'24"W (31.5067500, -9.7565500).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 56,074 | - | census |
| 2004 | 70,000 | 19.89% | census |
| 2014 | 77,966 | 10.22% | census |
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- Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi with a population of 70,634 people.