Chaouia-Ouardigha
| Chaouia-Ouardigha الشاوية ورديغة | ||
|---|---|---|
| Region | ||
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.svg.png) Location in Morocco (1997–2015) | ||
| Coordinates: 33°0′N 7°37′W / 33.000°N 7.617°WCoordinates: 33°0′N 7°37′W / 33.000°N 7.617°W | ||
| Country |
 Morocco | |
| Created | 1997 | |
| Abolished | September 2015 | |
| Capital | Settat | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7,010 km2 (2,710 sq mi) | |
| Population (2014 census) | ||
| • Total | 1,893,950 | |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) | |
| • Summer (DST) | WEST (UTC+1) | |
Chaouia-Ouardigha (Arabic: الشاوية ورديغة) was formerly one of the sixteen regions of Morocco from 1997 to 2015. It was situated in north-central Morocco in the historical region of Chaouia. It covered an area of 7,010 km² and had a population of 1,893,950 (2014 census).[1] The capital was Settat.
The last Wali (governor) of the region was Mohamed Moufakkir.[2]
Administrative divisions
The region was made up of the following provinces:
Moroccan regions were reorganized in September 2015: Khouribga Province joined Béni Mellal-Khénifra, while the other three provinces were incorporated into Casablanca-Settat.
References
- ↑ "Recensement général de la population et de l'habitat de 2004" (PDF). Haut-commissariat au Plan, Lavieeco.com. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
- ↑ "Biographie de M. Mohamed Moufakkir, Wali de la région Chaouia-Ouardigha, gouverneur de la province de Settat". menara.ma. September 30, 2014.
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