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'''Berkane''' ({{lang-ber|translit='''Berkane'''|ⴱⴻⵔⴽⴰⵏ}}) is a city in northeastern [[Morocco]], in the tribal area of Aït Iznasen, limited by the Mediterranean to the north, the Kis river (Moroccan-[[Algeria]]n border) and [[Oujda Province]] in the east, [[Nador Province]] to the west, and [[Taourirt Province]] in the south. It is the capital of [[Berkane Province]].
'''Berkane''' ({{Lang-ar|بركان}}) is a city in northeastern [[Morocco]], limited by the Mediterranean to the north, the Kis river (Moroccan-[[Algeria]]n border) and [[Oujda Province]] in the east, [[Nador Province]] to the west, and [[Taourirt Province]] in the south. It is the capital of [[Berkane Province]].


==Population==
==Population==
The city recorded a population of 109,237 in the [[2014 Moroccan census]].<ref name="census2014" /> The inhabitants of Berkane originate primarily from ''[[Iznasen Berber|Aït Iznasen]]'', a major tribe which consists of [[Berbers|Berber]] clans. The tribe's descendants are also spread over the rest of eastern Morocco, in cities like [[Ahfir]], [[Saïdia]] and [[Oujda]]. The eastern dialect of Moroccan Arabic is spoken by most citizens, although [[Berber languages|Berber]] is still spoken by many of the adults.
The city recorded a population of 109,237 in the [[2014 Moroccan census]].<ref name="census2014" /> The eastern dialect of [[Moroccan Arabic]] is spoken by most citizens, although [[Berber languages|Berber]] is also spoken by some people.


According to the last official census, the population of the Berkane region will reach a total of 289,137 people, that is, an estimated 12.5 percent of the population of the eastern region, with a high density of 145.7 people per square kilometer compared to 25.7 people per square kilometer in relation to the region. With a high [[urbanization]] rate of 63.2 percent.
According to the last official census, the population of the Berkane region will reach a total of 289,137 people, that is, an estimated 12.5 percent of the population of the eastern region, with a high density of 145.7 people per square kilometer compared to 25.7 people per square kilometer in relation to the region. With a high [[urbanization]] rate of 63.2 percent.


===Historic population===
===Historic population===
As the population moved from 368 people in 1917 to 3,600 people in 1936 and then doubled in 1947, it reached 7,545 people, then it jumped to 20,496 people in 1960, then to 60,490 people in 1982 and 77,026 in 1994. In the year 1996, the city's population was estimated at 82,000 people.
As the population moved from 368 people in 1917 to 3,600 people in 1936 and then doubled in 1947, it reached 7,545 people, then it jumped to 20,496 people in 1960, then to 60,490 people in 1982 and 77,026 in 1994. In the year 1996, the city's population was estimated at 82,000 people.{{Cn|date=August 2022}}


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The city takes its name from the patron saint of the city, Sidi Ahmad Aberkane (who died in [[Islamic calendar|868]] of the [[Islamic calendar]]). His last name (Berkane > Aberkane) means "black" in the [[Berber language]].
The city takes its name from the patron saint of the city, Sidi Ahmad Aberkane (who died in [[Islamic calendar|868]] of the [[Islamic calendar]]).{{Cn|date=August 2022}}


[[File:Sidi Ahmed Aberkane.jpg|thumb|left|The Mausoleum of Sidi Ahmad Aberkane in Berkane, Morocco.]]
[[File:Sidi Ahmed Aberkane.jpg|thumb|left|The Mausoleum of Sidi Ahmad Aberkane in Berkane, Morocco.]]

Revision as of 16:40, 23 August 2022

Berkane
بركان
City
The clementine, sculpture in the city centre of Berkane
Nickname: 
Orange city
Berkane is located in Morocco
Berkane
Berkane
Coordinates: 34°55′N 2°19′W / 34.917°N 2.317°W / 34.917; -2.317
Country Morocco
RegionOriental
ProvinceBerkane
Population
 (2014)[1]
 • Total
109,237
Time zoneUTC+1
Postal code
63300

Berkane (Template:Lang-ar) is a city in northeastern Morocco, limited by the Mediterranean to the north, the Kis river (Moroccan-Algerian border) and Oujda Province in the east, Nador Province to the west, and Taourirt Province in the south. It is the capital of Berkane Province.

Population

The city recorded a population of 109,237 in the 2014 Moroccan census.[1] The eastern dialect of Moroccan Arabic is spoken by most citizens, although Berber is also spoken by some people.

According to the last official census, the population of the Berkane region will reach a total of 289,137 people, that is, an estimated 12.5 percent of the population of the eastern region, with a high density of 145.7 people per square kilometer compared to 25.7 people per square kilometer in relation to the region. With a high urbanization rate of 63.2 percent.

Historic population

As the population moved from 368 people in 1917 to 3,600 people in 1936 and then doubled in 1947, it reached 7,545 people, then it jumped to 20,496 people in 1960, then to 60,490 people in 1982 and 77,026 in 1994. In the year 1996, the city's population was estimated at 82,000 people.[citation needed]

Etymology

The city takes its name from the patron saint of the city, Sidi Ahmad Aberkane (who died in 868 of the Islamic calendar).[citation needed]

The Mausoleum of Sidi Ahmad Aberkane in Berkane, Morocco.

Recent city

The city of Berkane is considered a agricultural city as a result of the irrigation policy that colonialism followed, starting in the middle of the first half of the twentieth century, in the major irrigated circles. Especially since it is located on one of the richest plains in Morocco, the Tarifa plain.

The emergence of Berkane as a city, and its development, was linked to the local agricultural wealth. However the administrative leadership of the fledgling city, which abolished the old political entities of the Aït Iznasen tribes, was behind the French political decision in the colonial period to assign the role of direct leadership to Berkane over the neighboring tribes. The development of the agricultural economy and the improvement of the standard of living in the city have contributed to emptying the tribes from their population and displacing the human weight from the mountain fortress to the open plain and facilitated the process of military control of the French occupation of the region. The massive influx of workers in the agriculture sector from different Moroccan regions has also disrupted the homogeneous tribal fabric.

Economy

Berkane is considered the capital of the citrus fruit industry of Morocco, and high-quality fresh fruit and vegetables are plentiful year round. It is known for its farms of clementines. Also, a large statue of an orange is at the center of town. It is very close to Saïdia, a popular beach resort town on the Mediterranean, as well as Tafoughalt, a small village in the nearby mountains known for its healthy air and herb markets.

Berkane is also a commercial and business strip. Ibn Sina/Rue Dehb or Alhob (meaning "The Street of Gold" or "Street of Love") is lined with many of the most popular cafes and jewelry shops. The city sprawls into the hillsides and connects via bridge to a small neighboring town, Sidi Slimane, giving the impression that it is much larger than the census claims.

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Morocco

Berkane is twinned with:[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "POPULATION LÉGALE DES RÉGIONS, PROVINCES, PRÉFECTURES, MUNICIPALITÉS, ARRONDISSEMENTS ET COMMUNES DU ROYAUME D'APRÈS LES RÉSULTATS DU RGPH 2014" (in Arabic and French). High Commission for Planning, Morocco. 8 April 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  2. ^ "L'intégration régionaleet locale du volet migration et développement au Maroc" (PDF). oriental.ma (in French). Initiative Conjointe pour la Migration et le Développement. 2013. p. 86. Retrieved 2020-12-02.

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