Place:Benslimane

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Benslimane

بن سليمان
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Benslimane is located in Morocco
Benslimane
Benslimane
Location in Morocco
Benslimane is located in Africa
Benslimane
Benslimane
Benslimane (Africa)
Coordinates: [ ⚑ ] 33°37′N 7°7′W / 33.617°N 7.117°W / 33.617; -7.117
CountryMorocco
RegionCasablanca-Settat
ProvinceBenslimane
Elevation
233 m (764 ft)
Population
 • Total57,101
Time zoneUTC+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

  1. ↑ "POPULATION LÉGALE DES RÉGIONS, PROVINCES, PRÉFECTURES, MUNICIPALITÉS, ARRONDISSEMENTS ET COMMUNES DU ROYAUME D'APRÈS LES RÉSULTATS DU RGPH 2014" (in ar, fr). High Commission for Planning, Morocco. 8 April 2015. http://rgph2014.hcp.ma/file/166326/. Retrieved 29 September 2017. 
  2. ↑ "..:: Le Portail Officiel de la Province Benslimane ::". http://www.benslimane.ma/historique.html. 




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