# Ait Melloul

> city in Morocco

**Wikidata**: [Q2384142](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2384142)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aït_Melloul)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ait-melloul

## Summary

Ait Melloul is a place in the Inezgane-Aït Melloul Prefecture in Morocco. Its population is 211k (2024)[1].

## Summary
Ait Melloul is a city and urban commune located in the Inezgane-Aït Melloul Prefecture of Morocco. Situated approximately 24 meters above sea level with a total area of 40 square kilometers, it serves as a significant human settlement in the region. As of the 2024 census, the city has a population of 210,870 residents and contains 53,781 households.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: City, urban commune of Morocco, and big city.
- **Location**: Inezgane-Aït Melloul Prefecture, Morocco.
- **Coordinates**: 30.334166666667°N, -9.4972222222222°W.
- **Area**: 40 square kilometres.
- **Elevation**: 24 metres above sea level.
- **Population (2024)**: 210,870 (preferred value).
- **Population (2014)**: 171,847.
- **Population (2004)**: 130,370.
- **Population (1994)**: 82,825.
- **Households (2024)**: 53,781 (preferred value).
- **Households (2014)**: 39,697.
- **Time Zone**: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
- **Postal Code**: 86150.
- **UN/LOCODE**: MASMD.
- **Moroccan Geographic Code (2015)**: 09.273.01.05.
- **Official Website**: http://aitmelloul.ma/ (Arabic).

## FAQs
**What are the demographic trends in Ait Melloul?**
The city has experienced consistent population growth over three decades, increasing from 82,825 residents in 1994 to 210,870 in 2024. The number of households has similarly risen, more than tripling from 16,464 in 1994 to 53,781 in 2024.

**What are the official names and linguistic variants for Ait Melloul?**
The city is officially known as Ait Melloul and أيت ملول in Arabic. It is also referred to as ⴰⵢⵜ ⵎⵍⵍⵓⵍ in Tifinagh script, with variants including Aït Melloul, Ayt Mallūl, Ayt Mllul, and the Japanese アイト・メロウル.

**How is the city identified in international and administrative systems?**
Ait Melloul is identified by several codes, including the UN/LOCODE "MASMD," the Moroccan geographic code "09.273.01.05," and a postal code of 86150. It also possesses identifiers such as VIAF ID 112148570496124310270 and GeoNames ID 6545664.

## Why It Matters
Ait Melloul represents a substantial urban center within the Inezgane-Aït Melloul Prefecture, demonstrating rapid urbanization and demographic expansion. Its classification as both a city and an urban commune highlights its administrative importance in the region. The city's doubling population between 1994 and 2014 signals its growing role as a hub for settlement and economic activity in Morocco.

## Notable For
- **Rapid Growth**: The population increased by over 128,000 people between 1994 and 2024.
- **Administrative Status**: Functions as an urban commune and a big city within its prefecture.
- **Global Digital Presence**: Has Wikipedia articles in 23 different languages, including Arabic variants (ary, arz), Kabyle (kab), and Standard Arabic.
- **Specific Identifiers**: Maintains a unique entry in the National Library of Israel (ID 987012238575505171) and a Quora topic dedicated to "Aït-Melloul."

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Ait Melloul is situated in Morocco within the Inezgane-Aït Melloul Prefecture. Geographically, it is positioned at coordinates 30.334166666667, -9.4972222222222. The city covers a land area of 40 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 24 meters above sea level. Administratively, it operates under the Moroccan geographic code 09.273.01.05 (established in 2015) and utilizes the postal code 86150. The city observes Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

### Demographics
The demographic data for Ait Melloul, sourced from the High Commission for Planning (HCP) and census records, indicates steady growth:
- **1994 Census**: Population of 82,825; 16,464 households.
- **2004 Census**: Population of 130,370; 27,502 households.
- **2014 Census**: Population of 171,847; 39,697 households.
- **2024 Census**: Population of 210,870; 53,781 households.

### Identity and Nomenclature
The entity has a complex identity across languages and scripts. Its native label is '\u202bأيت ملول\u202c' (Ayt Mllul), and it officially uses the name "أيت ملول" and "Ait Melloul." In the Tifinagh script, it is written as ⴰⵢⵜ ⵎⵍⵍⵓⵍ. The masculine singular demonym for a resident is مَلُّولِيٌّ. Aliases for the city include Aït Melloul, Ayt Mallūl, and Ayt Mllul.

### Digital and Academic Records
Ait Melloul maintains a presence across various international databases and knowledge graphs:
- **Wikimedia**: Has a Wikipedia title "Aït Melloul" with sitelinks in 23 languages including English, French, Arabic, German, and Chinese. It also has a dedicated Commons category and a locator map image hosted on Wikimedia.
- **Library and Authority Files**: Listed under VIAF ID 112148570496124310270, National Library of Israel J9U ID 987012238575505171, and Freebase ID /m/04ldzjb.
- **Geographical Databases**: Indexed as GeoNames ID 6545664 and Who's on First ID 890416763.
- **Other IDs**: Includes a SNARC ID of 1576 and a Quora topic "Aït-Melloul."

### Visuals
The knowledge entry includes links to visual assets, specifically a locator map showing the city within the Souss-Massa region and a specific image file titled "Traffic_light_Ait_Melloul_2020.jpg."

## References

1. 2014 Moroccan census
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. [Source](http://www.hcp.ma/file/103036/)
4. [Source](http://rgph2014.hcp.ma/file/166326/)
5. [2024 Moroccan census](https://www.hcp.ma/Population-legale-du-Royaume-du-Maroc-repartie-par-regions-provinces-et-prefectures-et-communes-selon-les-resultats-du_a3974.html)
6. GeoNames
7. Quora
8. [Source](https://www.hcp.ma/Population-legale-du-Royaume-du-Maroc-repartie-par-regions-provinces-et-prefectures-et-communes-selon-les-resultats-du_a3974.html)