Bni Bouayach

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Bni Bouayach
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Bni Bouayach in 2015
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Bni Bouayach
Coordinates: 35°5′55″N3°50′23″W / 35.09861°N 3.83972°W / 35.09861; -3.83972
Country Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco
Region Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Province Al Hoceïma Province
Government
  Type Municipal council
   Mayor Said Akrouh
Area
  Total
10 sq mi (30 km2)
Elevation
130 ft (40 m)
Population
 (2014)
  Total
18,271
  Density1,340/sq mi (516/km2)
Time zone UTC+0 (WET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+1 (WEST)
ZIP code(s)
32050
Area code +212
Websitem-bnibouayach.com

Bni Bouayach is a city in Al Hoceïma Province located in the region of Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. Bni Bouayach is the third largest city in Al Hoceima province. The inhabitants are of Riffian-Berber (Amazigh) origin. At the 2014 census, it had a population of 18,271. [1]

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Toponymy

Bni Buɛyac (in Arabic) or Ayt Buɛyac (in Riffian Berber) means "sons of Buɛyac".

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 connected 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. "GeoHive - Morocco extended population statistics". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2017-03-17.