Sidi Slimane سيدي سليمان | |
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| Coordinates:34°13′N5°42′W / 34.217°N 5.700°W /34.217; -5.700 | |
| Country |  Morocco |
| Region | Rabat-Salé-Kénitra |
| Province | Sidi Slimane |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
• Total | 92,989 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (WEST) |
Sidi Slimane (Arabic:سيدي سليمان) is a small city in the northwestern centre ofMorocco in theRabat-Salé-Kénitra economic region. It is the administrative headquarters forSidi Slimane Province and is located between the major cities ofKenitra andMeknes.
The city recorded a population of 92,989 in the2014 Moroccan census,[1] up from 78,060 inhabitants in 2004.
The economy is mainly focused on agriculture. The population consists mainly of rural migrants. The society is still plagued with major problems such asilliteracy, unemployment and slums.[2] Sidi Slimane is mostly renowned for its quality citrus products. It has three high schools, a public library, a downtown called "filaj" (village in French) and a local stadium called "hassania" (الحسنية in Arabic).
Sidi Slimane is home to a Moroccan Air Force base,Sidi Slimane Air Base.
It lies on the main railway line fromTanger toOujda.
Capital:Sidi Slimane | ||
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