Benslimane

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Benslimane
بن سليمان
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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "..:: Le Portail Officiel de la Province Benslimane ::". Archived from the original on 4 February 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2015.