List of cities in Western Sahara facts for kids
Western Sahara is a territory in North Africa. It has many cities, towns, and villages. But there's a long-standing disagreement about who owns it. Because of this, some parts of Western Sahara are controlled by Morocco. Other parts are controlled by the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). Both Morocco and the SADR say they own all of Western Sahara. This list will show you some of the most important places there.
Major Cities in Western Sahara
This section lists the main cities and towns in Western Sahara. The population numbers come from official counts, mostly from Morocco. Places controlled by the SADR do not have recent official population counts.
| Name | Arabic Name | 2014 Population | Controlled By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laayoun | العيون | 217,732 | Morocco |
| Ad-Dakhla | الداخلة | 106,277 | Morocco |
| Smara | السمارة | 57,035 | Morocco |
| Cape Bojador | بو جدور | 42,651 | Morocco |
| El Marsa | المرسى | 17,917 | Morocco |
| Hawza | الكويرة | 3,726 (2004) | Morocco |
| Mahbes | المحبس | 131 (2004) | Morocco |
| Guelta Zemmur | گَلتَة زَمُّور | 512 (2004) | Morocco |
| Bir Anzarane | بئر إنزران | 1,273 (2004) | Morocco |
| Tichla | تيشلا | 469 (2004) | Morocco |
| Ausert | أوسرد | 976 (2004) | Morocco |
| El Argoub | العركوب | 5,020 (2004) | Morocco |
| Bou Craa | بو كرع | 2,519 (2004) | Morocco |
| Lemseid | لمسيد | - | Morocco |
| Umm Dreiga | أم ادريكة | - | Morocco |
| Jdiriya | اجديرية | - | Morocco |
| Farciya | الفرسية | - | Morocco |
| Sebaiera | - | - | Morocco |
| Chalwa | - | - | Morocco |
| Aridal | - | - | Morocco |
| As-Sakn | - | - | Morocco |
| Al Ga'da | - | - | Morocco |
| Bir Gandus | بئر كندوز | - | Morocco |
| Guerguerat | الكركرات | - | Morocco |
Cities Controlled by SADR
These places are located in the eastern and southern parts of Western Sahara. They are controlled by the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). They do not have recent official population counts.
| Name | Arabic Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Amgala | أمكالة | North East |
| Bir Lehlou | بير لحلو | North East |
| Tifariti | تيفاريتي | North East |
| Meharrize | محيرس | North East |
| Zug | الزوك | South East |
| Dougaj | دوكاج | South East |
| Agounit | أغوانيت | South East |
| Mijek | ميجك | South East |
| Bir Tiguisit | بير تيغیسیت | North East |
Other Important Places
- Lagouira: This town is located in the very south of Western Sahara. It is currently controlled by Mauritania.
See also
- List of cities in Morocco
- Moroccan Wall
- Tindouf and refugee camps
