Mehdya, Morocco

Mehdya (Arabic: المهدية, romanized: al-Mahdiyā), also Mehdia or Mehedya, is a town in Kénitra Province, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, in north-western Morocco. Previously called al-Ma'mura, it was known as São João da Mamora under 16th century Portuguese occupation, or as La Mamora under 17th century Spanish occupation.

Mehdya
المهدية
Town
Mehdya
Coordinates: 34°15′35″N 6°39′0″W
Country Morocco
RegionRabat-Salé-Kénitra
ProvinceKénitra
Population
 (2004)
  Total16,262
Time zoneUTC+0 (WET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+1 (WEST)

According to the 2004 census, the town has a population of 16,262. It is located on Sebou River (Oued Sebu).

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