Laayoune, Western Sahara

Western Sahara

Laayoune is a large city in Western Sahara with a population of 196,331. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

196,331 Population 5,949/sq mi density

223 ft Elevation 68 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

1.1 in Annual Rain

Africa / El Aaiun Timezone

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People

Population196,331

Density5,949/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)

Rain1.1 in/yr

Elevation223 ft (68 m)

Population	196,331
Population Density	5,949 / sq mi
Elevation	223 ft (68 m)
Coordinates	27.1418°, -13.1880°
Timezone	Africa/El_Aaiun
Country	🇪🇭 Western Sahara
Average Temperature	70°F (21°C)
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation	1.1 inches (29 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Laayoune

Laayoune is a large city in Western Sahara with a population of 196,331. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/El_Aaiun.

Climate in Laayoune

Laayoune has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (16.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 180 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	16.3°C / 61°F	7.9° / 27.8°	5.8
Feb	18.1°C / 64°F	9° / 30.3°	4.4
Mar	18.8°C / 66°F	10.8° / 32.8°	21.4
Apr	20.3°C / 69°F	12.6° / 34.1°	2.6
May	21.8°C / 71°F	14.1° / 36.5°	17.6
Jun	22.6°C / 73°F	15.9° / 34.3°	49.8
Jul	24.6°C / 76°F	17.1° / 39.5°	3.9
Aug	25.6°C / 78°F	17.7° / 42.5°	4.1
Sep	24.7°C / 77°F	17.9° / 38°	4.2
Oct	23.6°C / 74°F	14.7° / 37.7°	43.6
Nov	20.5°C / 69°F	11.8° / 33°	5.5
Dec	17.6°C / 64°F	9.1° / 28.9°	17.7

Laayoune enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 1.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	69.5°F
	29% above Western Sahara avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation	223 ft (68 m)
Area	33.0 sq mi (85.5 km²)
Population Density	5,949/sq mi
Coordinates	27.1418°N, 13.1880°W
Timezone	Africa/El_Aaiun

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.1"

97% below Western Sahara avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6.

Jan 18, 2022	161 km S of Costa Calma, Spain	M4.6	125 km
Dec 13, 2001	43 km SSW of Costa Calma, Spain	M2.6	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fuerteventura (158 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Fuerteventura	Fissure vent(s)	529 m (1,736 ft)	Unknown	158 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°C)	0.1 in	Coldest
February	64°F (18°C)	0.1 in
March	66°F (19°C)	0.1 in
April	67°F (20°C)	0.0 in
May	69°F (21°C)	0.0 in	Driest
June	72°F (22°C)	0.0 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.0 in
August	77°F (25°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
September	76°F (24°C)	0.0 in
October	73°F (23°C)	0.1 in
November	68°F (20°C)	0.3 in
December	64°F (18°C)	0.3 in	Wettest

Laayoune has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 63°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.3") and May the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Laayoune

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
École Maritech	University	-	,
lala malika hight school	College	-	,
lala maryam University of science	University	-	,
Lycee Ibn Battouta	College	-	,
Lycée Qualifiant Assakia Al Hamra	College	-	,
uni	University	-	,

Schools in Laayoune

26 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
TISLATIN PRIMARY SCHOOL	-	-	-	-
Groupe scolaire La Sirène Dorée	-	-	-	-
Lycée Collégial ERRAZI	-	-	-	-
Groupe scolaire RYAD AL MAÂRIF	-	-	-	-
Ecole primaire IBN ZAYDOUNE	-	-	-	-
Ecole primaire Omar Alkhayyam المدرسة الابتدائية عمرالخيام	-	-	-	-
École Massira	-	-	-	-
Ecole Imam Ali	-	-	-	-
College Nahda	-	-	-	-
École Primaire Yaakoub Al Mansour	-	-	-	-
Lycee El Kasam ثانوية حي القسم	-	-	-	-
École Ibn Khaldoum مدرسة ابن خلدون	-	-	-	-
Collège Hassan I كلية حسن الأول	-	-	-	-
TISLATIN PRIMARY SCHOOL	-	-	-	-
Groupe scolaire La Sirène Dorée	-	-	-	-
Lycée Collégial ERRAZI	-	-	-	-
Groupe scolaire RYAD AL MAÂRIF	-	-	-	-
Ecole primaire IBN ZAYDOUNE	-	-	-	-
Ecole primaire Omar Alkhayyam المدرسة الابتدائية عمرالخيام	-	-	-	-
École Massira	-	-	-	-
Ecole Imam Ali	-	-	-	-
College Nahda	-	-	-	-
École Primaire Yaakoub Al Mansour	-	-	-	-
Lycee El Kasam ثانوية حي القسم	-	-	-	-
École Ibn Khaldoum مدرسة ابن خلدون	-	-	-	-
Collège Hassan I كلية حسن الأول	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Laayoune

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Farmers Markets in Laayoune

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Marché aux légumes et fruits en gros
Marché Municipal سوق البلدية
السوق النموذجي 25 مارس
سوق الماشية Marché aux Bestiaux

Hotels in Laayoune

15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ahl al-Makki أهل المكي

Essahel

Hôtel Dcheira

Hôtel Lakouara

Hôtel Parador

Hôtel Rif فندق الريف

Hôtel Rimal Sahara فندق رمال الصحراء

Hôtel Sahariano

Hôtel Salwan

Hotel San Mao Sahara

Hôtel Zaamour

maamoun

Nagjir

star hotel

Restaurants in Laayoune

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Food Lounge Qwiindy

Gout de Fès

xhiwat bladi restaurant

Cafes in Laayoune

11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arabisque

Café Ariha

Café Mazagan مقهى مزكان

Café Rio

coffee shop Colombia

Ichwa Frappés aux Fruits et Omelettes

La Fontaine

Lamadone

Perah Lemon

Tajin

شارع 50

Clinics in Laayoune

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

مصحة الوفاق - Infirmerie Alwifak

Bus Stations in Laayoune

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare routier محطة الحافلات

Gas Stations in Laayoune

14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Afrique

EH #10005279403

EH #106142473

EH #10791193011

EH #1126037165

EH #1126037168

EH #1418724633

EH #2178845744

EH #2429373863

EH #4561879898

EH #5768656458

EH #5923270726

EH #7191489485

EH #8539580078

Banks in Laayoune

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Attijariwafa Bank

Bank Al-Maghrib بنك المغرب

Bank of Africa ⵍⴱⴰⵏⴽ ⵏ ⴰⴼⵔⵉⵇⵢⴰ بنك أفريقيا

Banque Populaire البنك الشعبي

Stadiums & Teams in Laayoune

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Laayoune

1 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Laayoune Hassan I International Airport	EUN	Large Airport

Post Offices in Laayoune

18 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Ancien Bureau de Poste Sanmao
Ancien Bureau de Poste Sanmao
Laayoune Al Amal
Laayoune Al Amal
Laâyoune Al Massira
Laâyoune Al Massira
Laayoune Ennahda
Laayoune Ennahda
Laâyoune Hay Errahma
Laâyoune Hay Errahma
Laâyoune Hay Taaoun
Laâyoune Hay Taaoun
Laâyoune Quartier Administratif
Laâyoune Quartier Administratif
Laâyoune Rhiba
Laâyoune Rhiba
Laâyoune Ville
Laâyoune Ville

Treatment Centers in Laayoune

2 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
مصحة الوفاق - Infirmerie Alwifak
مصحة الوفاق - Infirmerie Alwifak

Churches & Religious Organizations in Laayoune

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
arhman muskim mosque
Catholic Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
Catholic Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
Mosquée 84
Mosquée AL AMAL
Mosquée Arraha مسجد الحسن الثاني
Mosquée Derham
Mosquée EL MASSIRA
Mosquée IMAM CHAFII
Mosquée KHALID BNOU LWALID
Mosquée Miftah al Hamd
Mosquée Moulad alah
Mosquée oum lmouminine Khadija Bint Khuwaylid
Mosquée SAKIYA AL HAMRA
Muslim mosque
Muslim mosque
مسجد الأدارسة
مسجد الوحدة بلوك I
مسجد فاطمة بنت أسد

Quick Facts

Timezone

Africa/El_Aaiun

Around Laayoune

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools	20
Hospitals	4
Pharmacies	114
Restaurants	6
Cafes	14
Supermarkets	3
Banks	5
Hotels	13
Parks	50
Police Stations	3
Places of Worship	3

🇪🇭 About Western Sahara

Capital	El-Aaiun
Population	273,008
Area	266,000 km²
HDI	0.580
Currency	MAD (Dirham)
Languages	Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
Calling code	+2
TLD	.eh
Driving side	right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laayoune

What is the population of Laayoune?

Laayoune has a population of 196,331 residents and is located in Western Sahara. The population density is 5,949 people per square mile, spread across 33.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Laayoune?

Laayoune enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 1.1 inches.

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