Benslimane

Benslimane
بن سليمان
Benslimane
Location in Morocco
Coordinates: 33°37′N 7°7′W / 33.617°N 7.117°W / 33.617; -7.117
Country Morocco
Region Casablanca-Settat
Province Benslimane
Elevation 233 m (764 ft)
Population [1]
 • Total 57,101
Time zone UTC+0 (WET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+1 (WEST)

Benslimane (formerly Camp Boulhaut during the French Protectorate) 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 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

  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. ↑ http://www.benslimane.ma/historique.html
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