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Kenitra
Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco · Africa
About Kenitra
Kenitra sits on the route: 15 minutes from Mehdya.
Kenitra is a city located in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco. With a population of 470,949, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Kenitra sits in Morocco, where you drive on the right. It's in the Africa/Casablanca time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kenitra to your route.
About Kenitra
Kenitra is a city in northwestern Morocco. It is a major urban center on the mouth of the Sebou River with a population of 507,736 as of 2024, with Mehdya counting an additional 58,558.
It is one of the three main cities of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region and serves as the primary industrial hub for the region. it isRead more
also the capital and namesake of Kénitra Province.
During the Cold War, the US Naval Air Station Port Lyautey served as an important stopping point in North Africa, by 1977 the base was fully handed over to the Royal Moroccan Air Force as Kenitra Air Base.
The historic coastal town of Mehdya is administered as a separate urban commune within Kénitra Province, though it is functionally integrated as a coastal district of the city of Kenitra.
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Where is Kenitra located?
Kenitra is located in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco, Africa. The coordinates are 34.2610 latitude, -6.5802 longitude.
What is the population of Kenitra?
Kenitra has a population of approximately 470,949 people, making it a city in Morocco.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 470,949
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Morocco
- Region
- Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
- Timezone
- Africa/Casablanca
- Coordinates
- 34.2610, -6.5802
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Royal Gendarmerie (outside cities): 177.
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