Moulay Yacoub Province | |
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 Interactive map of Moulay Yacoub Province | |
| Country | Morocco |
| Region | Fès-Meknès |
| Seat | Moulay Yacoub |
Moulay Yacoub Province (مولاي يعقوب) is an administrative subdivision of Morocco located in the Fès-Meknès region. Its capital is the town of Moulay Yacoub.
Geography
Moulay Yacoub Province is located northwest of Fes, in an area characterized by hilly landscapes and agricultural land. The territory is predominantly rural, with a few small urban centers.
The region benefits from favorable conditions for agriculture, particularly cereal cultivation and livestock farming.
History
The province takes its name from the town of Moulay Yacoub, known for its thermal springs, which have been used for several centuries. These waters have contributed to the development of thermal and tourism activities in the area.
Administratively, the province was created as part of territorial reorganizations aimed at strengthening local governance and supporting regional development.
Economy
The province’s economy is mainly based on agriculture, particularly cereal production and livestock farming.
Thermal tourism also represents an important activity, linked to the Moulay Yacoub spa facilities, which attract visitors from across the country.
Administrative organization
The province is composed of several urban and rural municipalities. The town of Moulay Yacoub serves as its administrative center.
Subdivisions
The province is divided administratively into the following:[1]
| Name | Geographic code | Type | Households | Population (2004) | Foreign population | Moroccan population | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulay Yacoub | 591.01.01. | Municipality | 736 | 3153 | 5 | 3148 | |
| Ain Chkef | 591.03.01. | Rural commune | 6093 | 36368 | 5 | 36363 | |
| Mikkes | 591.03.03. | Rural commune | 979 | 6773 | 0 | 6773 | |
| Sebaa Rouadi | 591.03.05. | Rural commune | 3103 | 20695 | 0 | 20695 | |
| Sebt Loudaya | 591.03.07. | Rural commune | 1689 | 12232 | 0 | 12232 | |
| Ain Bou Ali | 591.05.01. | Rural commune | 1881 | 12269 | 0 | 12269 | |
| Ain Kansra | 591.05.02. | Rural commune | 1850 | 11534 | 1 | 11533 | |
| Laajajra | 591.05.03. | Rural commune | 1901 | 13931 | 0 | 13931 | |
| Louadaine | 591.05.05. | Rural commune | 1775 | 11283 | 0 | 11283 | |
| Oulad Mimoun | 591.05.07. | Rural commune | 1486 | 9393 | 0 | 9393 | |
| Sidi Daoud | 591.05.09. | Rural commune | 1822 | 12791 | 0 | 12791 |
References
- "Recensement général de la population et de l'habitat de 2004" (PDF). Haut-commissariat au Plan, Lavieeco.com. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
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