Western Sahara: List of the Largest Cities by Population

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1. Laayoune (El Aaiún) – ~217,000
Largest city and administrative center of Western Sahara; fishing and phosphate shipping hub.


2. Dakhla – ~106,000
Peninsula city known for fishing, tourism, and water sports.


3. Smara – ~58,000
Inland city; cultural and administrative center.


4. Boujdour – ~53,000
Coastal fishing town and port.


5. Awsard – ~6,000
Small inland town near the Mauritanian border.

The above is subject to change.

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