Benslimane (Arabic: بن سليمان) is a Moroccan city and the capital of Benslimane Province, Casablanca-Settat.
Benslimane
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| Coordinates: 33°37′N 7°7′W / 33.617°N 7.117°W | |
| Country | Morocco |
| Region | Casablanca-Settat |
| Province | Benslimane |
| Elevation | 233 m (764 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 57,101 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
History
editThe 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.
The Hassan II Stadium is expected to be built in time for the 2030 FIFA World Cup when Morocco co-hosts alongside Portugal and Spain.
Neighbourhoods
editThe 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- ^ "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.