# Jerada

> city in Morocco

**Wikidata**: [Q2287316](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2287316)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerada)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/jerada

## Summary
Jerada is a city located in the Jerada Province of Morocco. It is classified as an urban commune and a forest reserve. The city serves as the capital of its province and has a population that has been documented through multiple national censuses.

## Key Facts
- **Instance Of:** City, urban commune of Morocco, forest reserve.
- **Country:** Morocco.
- **Located In:** Jerada Province.
- **Capital Of:** Jerada Province.
- **Population (2024 Census):** 41,014 (preferred, most recent figure).
- **Historical Population:** 59,367 (1994 census), 43,916 (2004 census), 43,506 (2014 census).
- **Coordinates:** Latitude 34.31, Longitude -2.16.
- **Elevation:** 268 metres above sea level.
- **Official Names:** جرادة (Arabic), Jerada.
- **Native Labels:** جرادة (Arabic), ⵊⵔⴰⴷⴰ (Berber).
- **Aliases:** Jérada, جراده, جماعة جرادة.
- **Different From:** Jarada (a distinct entity).
- **Number of Households (2024 Census):** 10,141.
- **Historical Households:** 9,719 (1994), 8,120 (2004), 8,953 (2014 - preferred).
- **UN/LOCODE:** MAJER.
- **Moroccan Geographic Code (2015):** 02.275.01.17.
- **Identifiers:** VIAF ID: 166148570779924312921; SNARC ID: UTC−01:00; Freebase ID: /m/0clgt9; GeoNames ID: 2545017; Who's on First ID: 421190075; GNS Unique Feature ID: -36803; OpenStreetMap Relation ID: 2435196; National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007475962105171.
- **Wikipedia Sitelink Count:** 25 languages, including ar, en, fr, es.
- **Category for People Born Here:** Category:Births in Jerada.
- **Image:** Jerada1_.jpg.
- **Page Banner:** Oued_Charef_-_Tgafait_Jerada_-_Oriental_-Morocco_(cropped).jpg.

## FAQs
**Where is Jerada located?**
Jerada is a city situated in the Jerada Province of Morocco. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 34.31° North latitude and -2.16° West longitude, at an elevation of 268 meters above sea level.

**What is the population of Jerada?**
According to official census data, Jerada's population was 41,014 in 2024. The city has experienced population fluctuations, with previous census figures recording 59,367 people in 1994, 43,916 in 2004, and 43,506 in 2014.

**What type of settlement is Jerada?**
Jerada is officially classified as both a city (a large human settlement) and an urban commune of Morocco. It also holds the designation of a forest reserve.

**What are the official names for Jerada?**
The official names for the city are "جرادة" in Arabic and "Jerada". It is also known by native labels such as "ⵊⵔⴰⴷⴰ" in Berber and aliases including Jérada, جراده, and جماعة جرادة.

## Why It Matters
Jerada serves as an important administrative center as the capital of Jerada Province. Its designation as an urban commune and a forest reserve highlights its dual role in regional governance and environmental management. The detailed census records for the city provide valuable demographic data for understanding population trends in eastern Morocco over a 30-year period.

## Notable For
- Serving as the provincial capital of Jerada Province.
- Being officially classified as a forest reserve in addition to an urban center.
- Having extensive and publicly documented demographic data spanning multiple decades.

## Body
### Classification and Status
Jerada is legally defined as a city and an urban commune within Morocco. It is also designated as a forest reserve. The city holds the administrative status of being the capital of Jerada Province, in which it is geographically located.

### Demographics
The population of Jerada has been systematically recorded through national censuses conducted by Moroccan authorities. The most recent official figure from the 2024 census is 41,014 residents. Historical data shows a peak population of 59,367 in 1994, followed by a decline to 43,916 in 2004 and 43,506 in 2014 before the recent count.
- **1994 Census:** 59,367 people across 9,719 households.
- **2004 Census:** 43,916 people across 8,120 households.
- **2014 Census:** 43,506 people across 8,953 households (preferred household count).
- **2024 Census:** 41,014 people across 10,141 households (preferred population count).

### Geography and Location
Jerada is situated in northeastern Morocco within Jerada Province. Its precise coordinates are 34.31° North latitude and -2.16° West longitude. The city stands at an elevation of 268 meters (approximately 879 feet) above sea level.

### Official Identification
The city has multiple official identifiers used by different organizations:
- **UN/LOCODE:** MAJER (United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations).
- **Moroccan Geographic Code:** 02.275.01.17 (2015 classification).
- **GeoNames ID:** 2545017.
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID:** 2435196.

### Names and Labels
Jerada is known by several official and native names:
- **Official Name:** جرادة (Arabic script), Jerada.
- **Native Labels:** جرادة (Arabic), ⵊⵔⴰⴷⴰ (Berber/Tifinagh script).
- **Aliases/Variants:** Jérada, جراده, جماعة جرادة.
- **Distinction:** The entity is explicitly noted as being different from "Jarada".

### Digital Presence and References
Jerada has a presence across multiple knowledge bases and digital platforms:
- **Wikipedia:** Covered in 25 language editions including Arabic, English, French, and Spanish.
- **Wikidata:** Described as a "city in Morocco".
- **External IDs:** VIAF (166148570779924312921), Freebase (/m/0clgt9), Who's on First (421190075), GNS (-36803), National Library of Israel (987007475962105171).
- **SNARC ID:** Listed as UTC−01:00.

### Visual Documentation
The city is represented by several images in the Wikimedia Commons database:
- Primary image: `Jerada1_.jpg`.
- Page banner image: `Oued_Charef_-_Tgafait_Jerada_-_Oriental_-Morocco_(cropped).jpg`.

### Administrative Categories
A dedicated Wikipedia category exists for people associated with the city: "Category:Births in Jerada".

## References

1. 2014 Moroccan census
2. [Source](https://www.nationalparks-worldwide.com/ghana.htm)
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. [Source](http://www.hcp.ma/file/103036/)
5. [Source](http://rgph2014.hcp.ma/file/166326/)
6. [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)
7. GeoNames
8. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ma.htm)
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)