What is the population of Western Sahara?

The population of Western Sahara is 600,904.

Where is Western Sahara located?

Western Sahara is located at latitude 24.4921500 and longitude -12.6562500. It is in Western Sahara.

What is the area of Western Sahara?

The area of Western Sahara is 266000 km².

What time zone is Western Sahara in?

Western Sahara is in the Africa/El_Aaiun time zone.

Western Sahara, EH

Western Sahara: disputed territory in the Maghreb region of North Africa

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Western Sahara at a glance

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Laayoune

Population 196,331

Quick Facts about Western Sahara

Population	600,904
Country	Spanish Sahara, Spanish West Africa, United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories, Spanish Empire
Area	266000 km²
Official name	Sáhara Occidental, Sahara Occidental, Western Sahara, Sahara occidental, الصحراء الغربية
Continent	Africa
Latitude & Longitude	24.4922,-12.6563
Altitude	778 feet / 237 meters
Time Zone	UTC±00:00, UTC+01:00
Local time	01:31:51 (12th April 2026)

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Geography

Western Sahara is located at 24°29'32"N 12°39'23"W (24.4921500, -12.6562500). It has 3 neighbors: Mauritania, Morocco and Algeria.

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Western Sahara has 3 neighbours.

Islamic Republic of Mauritania Located in Northwest Africa, it is the eleventh largest country in Africa.
Kingdom of Morocco Located in North Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, this country is distinguished by its rich history, diverse geography, and vibrant culture.
People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Located in North Africa, it is the largest country in Africa by area, bordering the Mediterranean Sea.

Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2026	600,904	-

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