# Taounate

> City in Morocco

**Wikidata**: [Q2548730](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2548730)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taounate)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/taounate

## Summary  
Taounate is a city in northern Morocco, serving as the capital of Taounate Province. As of the 2024 census, it has a population of 39,114, reflecting steady growth from 24,378 in 1994. It is an urban commune with historical and administrative significance in the region.  

## Key Facts  
- **Country**: Morocco  
- **Capital of**: Taounate Province  
- **Population**: 39,114 (2024 census), up from 37,616 in 2014 and 32,380 in 2004  
- **Coordinates**: 34°32′15″N 4°38′24″W (lat: 34.53583333, lon: -4.64)  
- **Elevation**: 566 meters above sea level  
- **Households**: 10,078 (2024 census), increasing from 8,583 in 2014  
- **Official Name**: تاونات (Arabic)  
- **Native Labels**: ⵜⴰⵡⵏⴰⵜ (Berber), تاونات (Arabic)  
- **Identifiers**: VIAF ID 97148570775024312896, GeoNames ID 2530155, UN/LOCODE MATNT  
- **Moroccan Geographic Code (2015)**: 03.531.01.05  
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID**: 2753140  

## FAQs  
**Q: Where is Taounate located?**  
A: Taounate is situated in northern Morocco, within Taounate Province, at coordinates 34°32′15″N 4°38′24″W.  

**Q: What is the population of Taounate?**  
A: As of 2024, the population is 39,114, based on census data showing growth from 24,378 in 1994 to 37,616 in 2014.  

**Q: What administrative role does Taounate play?**  
A: It is the capital of Taounate Province and classified as an urban commune of Morocco.  

**Q: What languages are associated with Taounate?**  
A: The city has Arabic and Berber (Tamazight) names, reflecting Morocco’s linguistic diversity.  

**Q: How has Taounate’s population changed over time?**  
A: The population has grown steadily, from 24,378 (1994) to 32,380 (2004), 37,616 (2014), and 39,114 (2024), with households increasing from 4,614 to 10,078 in the same period.  

## Why It Matters  
Taounate is a key administrative and economic center in northern Morocco, anchoring Taounate Province. Its population growth and household expansion over three decades underscore its role in regional development. As a historic city with Berber roots and Arabic influence, it represents Morocco’s cultural and geographic diversity. Its status as a provincial capital makes it a focal point for local governance and services.  

## Notable For  
- Capital of Taounate Province and urban commune of Morocco.  
- Steady population growth documented across four censuses (1994–2024).  
- Bilingual identity with official Arabic and Berber (Tamazight) names.  
- Elevation of 566 meters in a mountainous region of northern Morocco.  
- Designated Moroccan Geographic Code 03.531.01.05 for administrative purposes.  

## Body  
### Geography & Location  
Taounate is located at 34°32′15″N 4°38′24″W (lat: 34.53583333, lon: -4.64) in northern Morocco, within Taounate Province. The city sits at an elevation of 566 meters above sea level, situated in a mountainous region. Its OpenStreetMap relation ID is 2753140.  

### Administration  
As the capital of Taounate Province, the city serves as the administrative center for the region. It is classified as an **urban commune of Morocco**, with the Moroccan Geographic Code **03.531.01.05** (2015). The city’s official name is تاونات (Arabic), and it is governed under the 03.531.01.05 code.  

### Demographics  
- **Population**:  
  - 24,378 (1994 census)  
  - 32,380 (2004 census)  
  - 37,616 (2014 census)  
  - 39,114 (2024 census, preferred)  
- **Households**:  
  - 4,614 (1994)  
  - 6,499 (2004)  
  - 8,583 (2014)  
  - 10,078 (2024)  
Data sources include the Haut Commissariat au Plan (HCP) and archived census reports.  

### Language & Culture  
The city’s native labels reflect Morocco’s bilingual heritage:  
- Arabic: تاونات (official name)  
- Berber (Tamazight): ⵜⴰⵡⵏⴰⵜ  

### Identifiers & Classifications  
- **VIAF ID**: 97148570775024312896  
- **GeoNames ID**: 2530155  
- **UN/LOCODE**: MATNT  
- **Freebase ID**: /m/0b4n60  
- **SNARC ID**: 1545  
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -51734  
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007501308405171  

### Historical & Modern Context  
Taounate’s population growth and household expansion indicate its evolving role in regional development. The city’s administrative significance is reinforced by its provincial capital status and urban commune classification. Its geographic and cultural identity, blending Berber and Arabic influences, underscores its place within Morocco’s diverse landscape.  

### Related Entities  
- **Taounate Province**: The city serves as the provincial capital.  
- **Morocco**: The sovereign state in which Taounate is located.  
- **Haut Commissariat au Plan (HCP)**: Source of census data for population and households.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Elevation**: 566 meters (reference: Q328)  
- **Coordinates**: Verified by Q8447 (Wikidata).  
- **Moroccan Geographic Code**: 03.531.01.05 (HCP source).  

### Documentation & References  
Census data and administrative codes are documented through the HCP and archived links (e.g., web.archive.org). Geographic and identifier data are sourced from Wikidata, GeoNames, and OpenStreetMap.

## 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. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
7. GeoNames
8. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ma.htm)
9. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
10. [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)