Tangier

Tangier
طنجة
ⵟⴰⵏⵊⴰ
Clockwise from top: View towards the Medina, courtyard of Kasbah Palace, waterfront from Achakar, Cape Spartel lighthouse
Official seal of Tangier
Nickname(s): 
The blue and white city, Boughaz, North's bride
Tangier is located in Morocco
Tangier
Tangier
Location of Tangier within Morocco
Tangier is located in Africa
Tangier
Tangier
Tangier (Africa)
Coordinates: 35°46′36″N 05°48′14″W / 35.77667°N 5.80389°W / 35.77667; -5.80389
Country Morocco
RegionTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Government
 • MayorMounir Laymouri
Highest elevation
230 m (750 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2014)[1]
 • Total947,952
 • Rank3rd in Morocco[1]
 [a]
Demonym(s)Tanjawi, Tangierian
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
Postal codes
  • 90000
  • 90010
  • 90020
  • 90030
  • 90040
  • 90050
  • 90060
  • 90070
  • 90080
  • 90090
  • 90100
Area code0539
Websitetanger.ma
  1. ^ The High Commission for Planning defines the city of Tangier as comprising the four arrondissements of Bni Makada, Charf-Mghogha, Charf-Souani and Tanger-Médina.[1]

Tangier (/tænˈɪər/ tan-JEER; Arabic: طنجة, romanizedṬanjah, [tˤandʒa], [tˤanʒa], Tarifit: ⵟⴰⵏⵊⴰ) is a city in northwestern Morocco, on the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The city is the capital of the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, as well as the Tangier-Assilah Prefecture of Morocco.

Many civilisations and cultures have influenced the history of Tangier, starting from before the 10th century BCE. Starting as a strategic Phoenician town and trading centre, Tangier has been a nexus for many cultures. In 1923, it became an international zone managed by colonial powers and became a destination for many European and American diplomats, spies, bohemians, writers and businessmen. That status came to an end with Moroccan independence, in phases between 1956 and 1960.

By the early 21st century, Tangier was undergoing rapid development and modernisation. Projects include tourism projects along the bay, a modern business district called Tangier City Centre, an airport terminal, and a football stadium. Tangier's economy is set to benefit greatly from the Tanger-Med port.

  1. ^ a b c "Note de présentation des premiers résultats du Recensement Général de la Population et de l'Habitat 2014" (in French). High Commission for Planning. 20 March 2015. p. 8. Retrieved 9 October 2017.

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