# Sidi Kacem

> city in Morocco

**Wikidata**: [Q2089594](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2089594)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidi_Kacem)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sidi-kacem

## Summary
Sidi Kacem is a city in Morocco and the capital of Sidi Kacem Province. It is classified as an urban commune of Morocco and had a population of 75,037 as of the 2024 census. The city is located in the northwestern part of the country, with geographic coordinates of 34.21°N, -5.7°W.

## Key Facts
- Sidi Kacem is a city in Morocco and the capital of Sidi Kacem Province.
- It is located at 34.21°N, -5.7°W and has an elevation of 194 meters above sea level.
- The population was 67,622 in 1994, 74,062 in 2004, 75,672 in 2014, and 75,037 in 2024.
- It is classified as an "urban commune of Morocco" and is part of the administrative structure of the Kingdom of Morocco.
- The city is identified by the Moroccan Geographic Code 04.481.01.11.
- The number of households increased from 12,966 in 1994 to 20,288 in 2024.
- Sidi Kacem is linked to the following categories:
  - Category:Births in Sidi Kacem
  - Category:People from Sidi Kacem
- It is associated with the following identifiers:
  - Geonames ID: 2533191
  - Wikidata QID: Q1023570
  - OpenStreetMap Node ID: 1052247758
  - Freebase ID: /m/0b4n2x
  - VIAF ID: 71148570721124312434
  - SNARC ID: Oingt
- The city is known by several names including Sidi-Kacem, Sidi Kassem, シディ・カセム, سدي قاسم, and جماعة سيدي قاسم.
- It has a postal code of 16000.
- The city is documented in multiple languages on Wikipedia, including Arabic, French, English, Spanish, and others.
- The city is part of the administrative structure of the Kingdom of Morocco and is located within Sidi Kacem Province.
- The city's official names include سيدي قاسم and Sidi Kacem.
- The native label is written in Arabic script (سيدي قاسم) and Tifinagh (ⵙⵉⴷⵉ ⵇⴰⵙⴰⵎ).
- The city is featured in the following categories and identifiers:
  - Locator map image: Sidi_Kacem_in_Morocco.png
  - Commons category: Sidi Kacem
  - Yale LUX ID: place/6463a022-d093-4ba5-bcf9-3cfcd9fd64ba
  - Who's On First ID: 890429497
  - PACTOLS Thesaurus ID: pcrt0N78e3sZxa
  - GNS Unique Feature ID: -48678
  - Sitelink count: 27
- The city is part of the following Wikipedia language versions: ar, ary, arz, azb, ca, ceb, commons, cy, de, en, es, fa, fr, he, it, nl, no, pl, pt, ru, sh, sv, sw, tr, ur, zh.

## FAQs

### What is Sidi Kacem?
Sidi Kacem is a city in northwestern Morocco and serves as the capital of Sidi Kacem Province. It is an urban commune with a population of over 75,000 as of the 2024 census.

### Where is Sidi Kacem located?
It is located in Sidi Kacem Province, Morocco, at 34.21°N and -5.7°E, with an elevation of 194 meters above sea level.

### What is the population of Sidi Kacem?
The population of Sidi Kacem has grown over time:
- 1994: 67,622
- 2004: 74,062
- 2014: 75,672
- 2024: 75,037 (current official figure)

### What are the official names of Sidi Kacem?
The official names include:
- Arabic: سيدي قاسم
- French: Sidi Kacem
- Tifinagh: ⵙⵉⴷⵉ ⵇⴰⵙⴰⵎ
- English: Sidi Kacem

### What identifiers are associated with Sidi Kacem?
- Geonames ID: 2533191
- Wikidata QID: Q1023570
- OpenStreetMap Node ID: 1052247758
- Freebase ID: /m/0b4n2x
- VIAF ID: 71148570721124312434
- SNARC ID: Oingt
- Postal code: 16000
- Locator map image: Sidi_Kacem_in_Morocco.png
- Commons category: Sidi Kacem
- Yale LUX ID: place/6463a022-d093-4ba5-bcf9-3cfcd9fd64ba
- Who's On First ID: 890429497
- PACTOLS Thesaurus ID: pcrt0N78e3sZxa
- GNS Unique Feature ID: -48678

### What is the number of households in Sidi Kacem?
The number of households in Sidi Kacem has increased over time:
- 1994: 12,966 households
- 2004: 15,499 households
- 2014: 17,923 households (preferred value)
- 2024: 20,288 households

### What categories is Sidi Kacem associated with?
- Category:Births in Sidi Kacem
- Category:People from Sidi Kacem

### What languages is Sidi Kacem documented in on Wikipedia?
Sidi Kacem has Wikipedia entries in the following languages: ar, ary, arz, azb, ca, ceb, commons, cy, de, en, es, fa, fr, he, it, nl, no, pl, pt, ru, sh, sv, sw, tr, ur, zh.

### What is the administrative structure of Sidi Kacem?
Sidi Kacem is an urban commune of Morocco and is part of Sidi Kacem Province. It is identified by the Moroccan Geographic Code 04.481.01.11.

## Why It Matters
Sidi Kacem is significant as the administrative center of Sidi Kacem Province and functions as a key urban hub in northwestern Morocco. Its population and household data reflect steady growth over the past decades, indicating its role in regional development. The city is also notable for its documentation in multiple languages and its integration into global geographic and cultural databases, such as Geonames, Wikidata, and OpenStreetMap. Its inclusion in various categories like "Births in Sidi Kacem" and "People from Sidi Kacem" underscores its cultural and demographic relevance. The city's administrative and geographic identifiers, such as its postal code and elevation, further solidify its place in Morocco's urban and administrative framework.

## Notable For
- Being the capital of Sidi Kacem Province
- Having a population exceeding 75,000 as of 2024
- Serving as an urban commune of Morocco
- Being documented in multiple languages on Wikipedia
- Having a diverse set of official names in Arabic, Tifinagh, and Latin scripts
- Holding a consistent presence in global geographic databases like Geonames and Wikidata
- Being part of the administrative structure of Morocco with a unique geographic code
- Having a locator map image and a dedicated Commons category
- Being associated with categories for births and notable people
- Having a documented elevation of 194 meters above sea level
- Being part of the OpenStreetMap, Freebase, and other international databases
- Having a postal code of 16000
- Being referenced in the PACTOLS Thesaurus and other cultural and geographic systems

## Body

### Geography and Location
Sidi Kacem is located at 34.21°N and -5.7°E, with an elevation of 194 meters above sea level. It is part of Sidi Kacem Province in northwestern Morocco. The city is identified by the Moroccan Geographic Code 04.481.01.11.

### Demographics
The population of Sidi Kacem has grown steadily:
- 1994: 67,622
- 2004: 74,062
- 2014: 75,672
- 2024: 75,037 (current official figure)

The number of households has also increased:
- 1994: 12,966
- 2004: 15,499
- 2014: 17,923
- 2024: 20,288

### Administrative Structure
Sidi Kacem is classified as an urban commune of Morocco and serves as the capital of Sidi Kacem Province. It is part of the administrative structure of the Kingdom of Morocco and is identified by the Moroccan Geographic Code 04.481.01.11.

### Identifiers and Documentation
Sidi Kacem is documented in multiple languages on Wikipedia, including Arabic, French, English, Spanish, and others. It is associated with the following identifiers:
- Geonames ID: 2533191
- Wikidata QID: Q1023570
- OpenStreetMap Node ID: 1052247758
- Freebase ID: /m/0b4n2x
- VIAF ID: 71148570721124312434
- SNARC ID: Oingt
- Postal code: 16000
- Locator map image: Sidi_Kacem_in_Morocco.png
- Commons category: Sidi Kacem
- Yale LUX ID: place/6463a022-d093-4ba5-bcf9-3cfcd9fd64ba
- Who's On First ID: 890429497
- PACTOLS Thesaurus ID: pcrt0N78e3sZxa
- GNS Unique Feature ID: -48678

### Cultural and Geographic Categories
Sidi Kacem is associated with the following categories:
- Category:Births in Sidi Kacem
- Category:People from Sidi Kacem

### Names and Labels
The city is known by several names:
- Arabic: سيدي قاسم
- Tifinagh: ⵙⵉⴷⵉ ⵇⴰⵙⴰⵎ
- Latin: Sidi Kacem
- Aliases: Sidi-Kacem, Sidi Kassem, シディ・カセム, سدي قاسم, جماعة سيدي قاسم

### Regional Context
Sidi Kacem is part of the regional administrative structure of Morocco and is located within Sidi Kacem Province. It plays a central role in the region's urban and demographic dynamics.

## 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. [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)