Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra

Rabat: capital of Morocco

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Largest city

Rabat

Population 572,717

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Quick Facts about Rabat

Population 572,717
Country Morocco
State Rabat-Salé-Kénitra (Morocco)
Postal code 10000–10220
Phone Area Codes 537
Area 118 km2
Official name الرباط
Latitude & Longitude 33.9911,-6.8401
Altitude 443 feet / 135 meters
Capital city Rabat is capital of Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaër, Morocco, Rabat Prefecture, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, French protectorate in Morocco
Establishment January 01, 1146
Time Zone Africa/Casablanca
Local time 00:06:15 (17th April 2026)
Rabat Mausole MohammedV image
Rabat Mausole MohammedV image

Geography

Rabat is located at 33°59'28"N 6°50'24"W (33.9911100, -6.8400600).

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The largest city of Rabat is Rabat with a population of 572,717. . See all Rabat cities & populated places.

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1971 375,000 -
2014 572,717 34.52%
Province de Rabat, aqlym alrbat, ar-Ribaat, ar-Ribaaṭ, إقليم الرباط

Other places with the same name (1)

  • Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Located on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, this historic city serves as the nation's capital and is a major political and administrative center. with a population of 572,717 people.