Benslimane
Benslimane (formerly Camp Boulhaut during the French Protectorate) is a Moroccan city and the capital of Benslimane Province, Casablanca-Settat.
Benslimane
بن سليمان | |
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| Coordinates: 33°37′N 7°7′W | |
| Country | Morocco |
| Region | Casablanca-Settat |
| Province | Benslimane |
| Elevation | 233 m (764 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 57,101 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
History
The city was founded by the French in 1907 during the campaign of Morocco, the military establishment will be followed by the construction of a residential area for military that developed along the path to Bouznika.[2]
Located 60 km from Casablanca, 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.
- http://www.benslimane.ma/historique.html
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