# Sidi Ifni

> city in Guelmim-Oued Noun, Morocco

**Wikidata**: [Q632361](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q632361)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidi_Ifni)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sidi-ifni

## Summary
Sidi Ifni is a city located in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region of Morocco. It was founded in 1934 and served as the capital of the former Spanish territory of Ifni until its return to Morocco in 1969. As of the 2024 census, the city has a population of 22,696 people.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of:** City, urban commune of Morocco.
- **Location:** Sidi Ifni Province, Guelmim-Oued Noun region, Morocco.
- **Geographic Coordinates:** 29.37975° N, -10.17299° W.
- **Elevation:** 155 metres above sea level.
- **Inception:** Founded in 1934.
- **Population (2024):** 22,696 (most recent census).
- **Historical Population:** 19,722 (1994), 20,051 (2004), 21,618 (2014).
- **Number of Households (2024):** 6,387.
- **Country:** Morocco (since 30 June 1969); formerly Spain (until 30 June 1969).
- **Capital of:** Province of Ifni (historical), Sidi Ifni Province.
- **Postal Code:** 85200.
- **Moroccan Geographic Code (2015):** 10.473.01.03.
- **Official Names:** سيدي إفني (Arabic), Sidi Ifni, ⵙⵉⴷⵉ ⵉⴼⵏⵉ (Berber).
- **Aliases:** Santa Cruz de Mar Pequeña, Sidi Ifní, シジ・イフニー, Ифни, جماعة سيدي إفني.

## FAQs
**What is the historical status of Sidi Ifni?**
Sidi Ifni was a Spanish territory until 30 June 1969, when it was returned to Morocco. Before this, it was known historically as Santa Cruz de Mar Pequeña and served as the capital of the Province of Ifni.

**What is the demographic profile of Sidi Ifni?**
The city's population has grown steadily, from 19,722 in the 1994 census to 22,696 in the 2024 census. The number of households has also increased significantly, from 3,772 in 1994 to 6,387 in 2024.

**How is Sidi Ifni classified administratively within Morocco?**
Sidi Ifni is an urban commune and the capital of Sidi Ifni Province, which is part of the Guelmim-Oued Noun region. It is identified by the Moroccan geographic code 10.473.01.03.

## Why It Matters
Sidi Ifni is historically significant as a former Spanish colonial possession in Africa, reflecting the complex history of European influence in the region. Its transfer to Morocco in 1969 marked an important step in the consolidation of modern Morocco's territorial integrity. Today, as an administrative capital and urban commune, it plays a key role in the economic and social life of southern Morocco.

## Notable For
- Its unique history as a Spanish territory until 1969.
- Serving as the capital for both the historical Province of Ifni and the current Sidi Ifni Province.
- Steady population growth over the last three decades.

## Body

### History and Status
Sidi Ifni was founded in 1934. It was under Spanish administration until 30 June 1969, when sovereignty was transferred to Morocco. Historically, it was also known by the name Santa Cruz de Mar Pequeña.

### Geography and Location
Sidi Ifni is situated in the Sidi Ifni Province within the Guelmim-Oued Noun region of Morocco. Its precise coordinates are 29.37975° North latitude and -10.17299° West longitude, and it is located 155 metres above sea level. It is administratively classified as an urban commune.

### Demographics
The city's population has been recorded through multiple censuses:
- 1994: 19,722 inhabitants and 3,772 households.
- 2004: 20,051 inhabitants and 4,275 households.
- 2014: 21,618 inhabitants and 5,463 households.
- 2024: 22,696 inhabitants and 6,387 households (most recent data).

### Administrative Information
Sidi Ifni serves as the capital of Sidi Ifni Province. Its official names are "سيدي إفني" in Arabic, "Sidi Ifni" in Latin script, and "ⵙⵉⴷⵉ ⵉⴼⵏⵉ" in Berber (Tifinagh). The postal code for the city is 85200, and its official Moroccan geographic code is 10.473.01.03.

### Identifiers
The entity has numerous international identifiers, which facilitate its recognition across different databases and systems:
- **Wikidata ID:** Q4033 (SNARC ID)
- **GeoNames ID:** 2534515
- **GND ID:** 4249021-2
- **VIAF ID:** 316733965
- **IdRef ID:** 175706514
- **Freebase ID:** /m/040l45
- **BBC Things ID:** b4dbbc3b-df6a-4133-8cec-9ac83b0cbd82
- **Who's on First ID:** 890432371
- **FactGrid Item ID:** Q540117
- **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -47350
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID:** 2886004
- **NL CR AUT ID:** ge1075475 (with qualifier "Ifni (Maroko)")
- **De Agostini ID:** Sidi+Ifni (with qualifier "Sidi Ifni")
- **Bnf ID:** 12455401t

### Online Presence
Sidi Ifni has a presence across various Wikimedia projects, with sitelinks to Wikipedia articles in 31 languages, including Arabic, Spanish, French, and English. The main Wikipedia article title is "Sidi Ifni". It has a dedicated category on Wikimedia Commons, and images include "Ciudad_de_Sidi_Ifni.jpg" and a page banner "Wv_Sidi_Ifni_banner.jpg". It is also a topic on Quora under "Sidi-Ifni". The Wikidata description is "city in Guelmim-Oued Noun, Morocco".

## References

1. 2014 Moroccan census
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. BnF authorities
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. Czech National Authority Database
6. [Source](http://www.hcp.ma/file/103036/)
7. [Source](http://rgph2014.hcp.ma/file/166326/)
8. [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)
9. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
10. GeoNames
11. BBC Things
12. Quora
13. [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)