# Fkih Ben Saleh

> city in Morocco

**Wikidata**: [Q2895854](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2895854)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fquih_Ben_Salah)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/fkih-ben-saleh

## Summary
Fkih Ben Saleh (also known as Fquih Ben Salah) is a city in Morocco that serves as the capital of Fquih Ben Salah Province, with a population of approximately 97,380 people as of 2024 according to census data.

## Key Facts
- City in Morocco serving as capital of Fquih Ben Salah Province
- Population of 97,380 as of 2024 (most recent census value)
- Population was 102,019 in 2014 and 82,446 in 2004
- 7,4697 residents in 1994
- 13,691 households in 1994, 16,889 in 2004, 22,584 in 2014, and 25,065 in 2024
- Located at coordinates 32.50705 latitude and -6.68858 longitude
- Elevation of 437 meters above sea level
- Chairperson is Mohamed Moubdi
- Multiple aliases including Fquih Ben Salah, Fkih Ben Saleh, and Beni Amir
- National library of Israel J9U ID: 987007413981605171
- Moroccan geographic code: 05.255.01.05

## FAQs
- What is the official name of the city?
  The official name is "الفقيه بن صالح" (Arabic) or "Fquih Ben Salah".
- What is the population of Fkih Ben Saleh?
  The population was 97,380 as of the 2024 census, with previous counts being 102,019 in 2014, 82,446 in 2004, and 7,4697 in 1994.
- What is the capital of Fquih Ben Salah Province?
  Fkih Ben Saleh serves as the capital of Fquih Ben Salah Province.
- Who is the chairperson of the city?
  The chairperson is Mohamed Moubdi.
- What are the coordinates of the city?
  The coordinates are approximately 32.5 latitude and -6.7 longitude, with more precise coordinates at 32.50705 and -6.68858.

## Why It Matters
Fkih Ben Saleh serves as an important administrative and economic center in Morocco as the capital of Fquih Ben Salah Province. It plays a crucial role in regional governance and development, with its population and household numbers indicating it's a significant urban settlement. The city's demographic data helps in understanding regional population trends and planning for infrastructure and services.

## Notable For
- Serves as the capital of Fquih Ben Salah Province
- Has multiple official and alternative names in different languages and scripts
- Population has shown consistent growth over the past three decades
- Maintains administrative leadership with Mohamed Moubdi as chairperson
- Has specific geographic coordinates and elevation data

## Body
### Location and Geography
Fkih Ben Saleh is situated in Morocco, specifically within Fquih Ben Salah Province. The city has coordinates of approximately 32.5 latitude and -6.7 longitude, with more precise measurements at 32.50705 and -6.68858. It has an elevation of 437 meters above sea level.

### Demographics and Population
The city's population has been documented through multiple census years:
- 1994: 7,4697 residents
- 2004: 82,446 residents
- 2014: 102,019 residents
- 2024: 97,380 residents (most recent value)

Household numbers have also been tracked:
- 1994: 13,691 households
- 2004: 16,889 households
- 2014: 22,584 households
- 2024: 25,065 households

### Governance and Leadership
The city is governed by a chairperson, currently Mohamed Moubdi. It serves as the administrative capital of Fquih Ben Salah Province.

### Cultural and Linguistic Aspects
Fkih Ben Saleh has multiple names and labels across different languages and scripts:
- Arabic: الفقيه بن صالح
- Berber: ⴼⵇⵉⵀ ⴱⶲⵏ ⵚⴰⵍⴻⵃ
- Various transliterations including Fquih Ben Salah, Fkih Ben Saleh, and others

The city appears in multiple reference systems:
- VIAF ID: 5136148574315524430001
- SNARC ID: Category:Freital
- Geonames ID: 6546410
- Freebase ID: /m/092bzy

### Administrative Classification
The city is classified as an "urban commune of Morocco" and is considered a large human settlement. It has a Moroccan geographic code of 05.255.01.05.

### References and Identifiers
The city has multiple references across different databases:
- Wikipedia title: Fquih Ben Salah
- Commons category: Fquih Ben Salah
- Locator map image available on Wikimedia Commons
- Multiple references to population data from Moroccan government sources

### International Recognition
Fkih Ben Saleh appears in international reference systems including the National Library of Israel with J9U ID 987007413981605171 and is covered in various language versions on Wikipedia including Arabic, English, French, Spanish, and others.

## 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. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
9. [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)