Benslimane
Place in Casablanca-Settat, Morocco
Benslimane بن سليمان | |
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33°37′N 7°7′W / 33.617°N 7.117°W / 33.617; -7.117 | |
Country | Morocco |
Region | Casablanca-Settat |
Province | Benslimane |
Elevation | 233 m (764 ft) |
Population [1] | |
• Total | 57,101 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
Benslimane (Arabic: بن سليمان) is a Moroccan city and the capital of Benslimane Province, Casablanca-Settat.
History
The city was founded by the French in 1907 during the campaign of Morocco, the military establishment was followed by the construction of a residential area for military that developed along the path to Bouznika.[2]
Located 60 km from Casablanca, the town is known for its dry climate and for hunting wild boar.
Neighbourhoods
The city is divided into several areas such as: Bel Air District, Al Qods District, The Oaks District, Gardens District as well as other administrative and industrial areas.
References
- ^ "POPULATION LÉGALE DES RÉGIONS, PROVINCES, PRÉFECTURES, MUNICIPALITÉS, ARRONDISSEMENTS ET COMMUNES DU ROYAUME D'APRÈS LES RÉSULTATS DU RGPH 2014" (in Arabic and French). High Commission for Planning, Morocco. 8 April 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
- ^ "..:: Le Portail Officiel de la Province Benslimane ::". Archived from the original on 4 February 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
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Capital: Casablanca
- Benslimane Province
- Berrechid Province
- Casablanca Prefecture
- El Jadida Province
- Médiouna Province
- Mohammadia Prefecture
- Nouaceur Province
- Settat Province
- Sidi Bennour Province
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