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Tétouan Province

Province in the Moroccan region of Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tetouan Province is an administrative subdivision of Morocco, located in the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region. Its capital is the city of Tetouan.

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Tetouan Province
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Official seal of Tetouan Province
Interactive map of Tetouan Province
CountryMorocco
RegionTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
SeatTetouan
Population
 (2024)
 • Total
611,928
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History

Tetouan Province was established as part of Morocco’s administrative organization. It forms part of a region with a long historical background, particularly linked to the city of Tetouan, which has historically been an important cultural and economic center in northern Morocco.

Following successive territorial reforms, including the 2015 reorganization, the province became part of the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region.[2]

Geography

Located in northern Morocco, Tetouan Province extends between the Mediterranean Sea and the Rif mountain range. It is bordered to the north by the Mediterranean Sea, to the east by Chefchaouen Province, to the south by Larache Province, and to the west by Fahs-Anjra Province.

The territory is characterized by mountainous terrain interspersed with coastal plains. Its coastline, stretching for several kilometers, includes numerous beaches and tourist areas.

The climate is Mediterranean, with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.

Administration

Tetouan Province is composed of several urban and rural communes organized around the city of Tetouan. Territorial administration is overseen by a governor representing the central government at the provincial level.

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