Located in coastal northwestern Morocco, it was the most densely populated region and covered an area of 1,117 km². In 1961 a conference at Casablanca, presided over by King Muḥammad V of Morocco, founded the Casablanca group of African states. Casablanca has Arabic- and French-language schools at different educational levels. Spanish merchants, who named it Casablanca, and other European traders began to settle there. 1943 - January: Allied Casablanca Conference held. 2014: 3,352,399 inhabitants in the city (estimate), 2015 - City becomes part and capital of the, This page was last edited on 13 March 2020, at 12:58. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. 1960 - Population: 967,000 (urban agglomeration). Since then, the growth and development of the city have been continuous and rapid. The origin of the town is not known. Rabat – Casablanca is among the world’s most crowded cities, ... With a population density of 14,200 inhabitants per square kilometer, Casablanca … Fishing is important in coastal waters, where a fairly wide continental shelf provides a good fishing ground. Located in coastal northwestern Morocco, it was the most densely populated region and covered an area of 1,117 km². Tangier and Nador are the two major northern seaports on the Mediterranean. Rank City Population (2004 census) Province Region 1: Casablanca: 2,936,874: Casablanca: Grand Casablanca: 2: Fes: 944,376: Fes: Fès-Boulemane: 3: Salé: 814,871: Salé It is also a port of call for European ships; Boulevard Hansali, which leads to the port, is lined with shops for tourists. Get exclusive access to content from our 1768 First Edition with your subscription. Population: 2,943,000 urban agglomeration (estimate). Grand Casablanca or Greater Casablanca (Arabic: الدار البيضاء الكبرى; Amazigh: Tamnaḍt Tameqqṛant n Anfa) was one of the sixteen former regions of Morocco that existed from 1997 to 2015. Casablanca’s industries include textiles, electronics, leather works, food canning, and the production of beer, spirits, and soft drinks. The Hasan II mosque, Casablanca, Morocco. There are 19,977 male residents living in Casablanca and 21,054 female residents. This article was most recently revised and updated by, Casablanca - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11), Casablanca - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). Allied leaders (from left) French General Henri Giraud, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, French General Charles de Gaulle, and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill at the Casablanca Conference, January 1943. Large numbers of poor live in shantytowns (bidonvilles) on the outskirts of the city. The town was occupied by the French in 1907, and during the French protectorate (1912–56) Casablanca became the chief port of Morocco. European population was almost half of the Casablanca’s total population. The word for money in Botswana, in southern Africa, is the same as the word for rain. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. 1990 - Population: 2,682,000 (urban agglomeration). The word Anfa means the hill in the local amazigh dialect . In 2019 2020, the population of the city of Casablanca, Morocco is - 3 356 337 people. 1935 - Vox Cinema opens. Inland from the docks and the harbour is the old city, or medina, the original Arab town. ... Casablanca is the largest city and the centre of business and industry, and has the leading seaport and airport. Buses are the principal means of public transport. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. The Moroccan government has implemented policies to improve the infrastructure and make these shantytowns more livable. 1980s - City "organized into five separate prefectures.". Casablanca Urban Area Population History. 1927 - Population: 120,000. Casablanca is an area in Visalia,Tulare County,California with a population of 41,031. In 2015, the region annexed El Jadida and Sidi Bennour Provinces from the region of Doukkala-Abda and the provinces of Benslimane, Berrechid and Settat from the region of Chaouia-Ouardigha to form the new region of Casablanca-Settat.[2]. This article incorporates information from the French Wikipedia. Farther south, overlooking the gardens of the Park of the Arab League, is the white Cathedral of the Sacré Coeur. The catch includes soles, red mullet, turbot, sea eels, crabs, and shrimps. The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Casablanca, Morocco. 1907 - 30 July: Anti-European unrest; crackdown by French forces. The Wilaya of Greater Casablanca consisted of two prefectures and two provinces:[3], "Recensement général de la population et de l'habitat de 2004", http://www.casablanca.ma/index/portal/media-type/html/user/anon/page/accueil.psml;jsessionid=5B65BF590C70FA6DC08C3B5B6DD0ADE9?noteid=2325, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grand_Casablanca&oldid=916975990, Pages with non-numeric formatnum arguments, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 21 September 2019, at 17:12.