Bni Bouayach

Bni Bouayach or Aït Bouayach is a city in Al Hoceïma Province located in the region of Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. Bni Bouayach is the 3rd largest city in Al Hoceima province. The inhabitants are of Berber or Amazigh origin. According to the 2014 census it has a population of 18,271.[1]

Bni Bouayach
Town
Bni Bouayach in 2015
Bni Bouayach
Bni Bouayach
Coordinates: 35°5′55″N 3°50′23″W
Country Morocco
RegionTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
ProvinceAl Hoceïma Province
Government
 • TypeMunicipal council
 • MayorSaid Akrouh
Area
 • Total10 sq mi (30 km2)
Elevation
130 ft (40 m)
Population
 (2014)
 • Total18,271
 • Density1,340/sq mi (516/km2)
Time zoneUTC+0 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+1 (WEST)
ZIP code(s)
32050
Area code(s)+212
Websitem-bnibouayach.com

Toponymy

Bni Bouayach (in Arabic) or Aït Bouayach (in riffian berber) means "sons of Bouayach".

Geography

Bni Bouayach is located in the region of Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in Al Hoceima Province. Bni bouayach borders the city Imzouren to the north and Rural Commune Nekkour with Tifarouine to the South. To the east it borders the Rual Commune of Louta. The city is coneccted through the highway M2.

Education

There is offered some basic education in the city that consists of Primary, Secondary and High School. The city also offers a technical school or technical college with diploma in the fields of masonry, electricity and carpentry.

Healthcare

The city of Bni Bouayach is served by a public and some private clinics.

Azrou Zhi'tha is the name of the tallest mountain in this town and is a popular site for mountain hikes.


Transport

Bni Bouayach is served by taxi within the city and also connected with other cities.

Sport

The city offers sport facilities.

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2017-03-17.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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