ISO 3166-2:MA
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ISO 3166-2:MA is the entry for Morocco
in ISO 3166-2
, part of the ISO 3166
standard
published by the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO), which defines code
s for the names of the principal subdivisions (e.g., province
s or states) of all countries
coded in ISO 3166-1
.
Currently for Morocco, ISO 3166-2 codes are defined for two levels of subdivisions:
Some sources claim that Morocco is divided into 48 provinces and 13 prefectures, which list the prefectures Aousserd and Tétouan as provinces, and combine the prefectures Marrakech-Medina, Marrakech-Menara, and Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, into the prefecture Marrakech
.
Each code consists of two parts, separated by a hyphen. The first part is MA, the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2
code of Morocco. The second part is either of the following:
The codes for the regions are assigned roughly from north to south.
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Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
in ISO 3166-2
ISO 3166-2
ISO 3166-2 is part of the ISO 3166 standard published by the International Organization for Standardization , and defines codes for the names of the principal subdivisions of all countries coded in ISO 3166-1...
, part of the ISO 3166
ISO 3166
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s for the names of the principal subdivisions (e.g., province
Province
A province is a territorial unit, almost always an administrative division, within a country or state.-Etymology:The English word "province" is attested since about 1330 and derives from the 13th-century Old French "province," which itself comes from the Latin word "provincia," which referred to...
s or states) of all countries
Country
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coded in ISO 3166-1
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ISO 3166-1 is part of the ISO 3166 standard published by the International Organization for Standardization , and defines codes for the names of countries, dependent territories, and special areas of geographical interest. The official name of the standard is Codes for the representation of names...
.
Currently for Morocco, ISO 3166-2 codes are defined for two levels of subdivisions:
- 16 regionsRegions of MoroccoRegions of Morocco As part of a 1997 decentralization/regionalization law passed by the legislature 16 new regions were created. It is the current highest administrative division of Morocco. The regions are subdivided into a total of 61 second-order administrative divisions, which are prefectures...
- 46 provinces and 17 prefecturesPrefectures and provinces of MoroccoIn Morocco, the 61 second-level administrative subdivisions are 13 prefectures and 48 provinces. They are subdivisions of the 16 regions of Morocco. Each prefecture and province are subdivided into districts , municipalities or urban municipalities In Morocco, the 61 second-level administrative...
Some sources claim that Morocco is divided into 48 provinces and 13 prefectures, which list the prefectures Aousserd and Tétouan as provinces, and combine the prefectures Marrakech-Medina, Marrakech-Menara, and Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, into the prefecture Marrakech
Marrakech
Marrakech or Marrakesh , known as the "Ochre city", is the most important former imperial city in Morocco's history...
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Each code consists of two parts, separated by a hyphen. The first part is MA, the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codes are two-letter country codes defined in ISO 3166-1, part of the ISO 3166 standard published by the International Organization for Standardization , to represent countries, dependent territories, and special areas of geographical interest...
code of Morocco. The second part is either of the following:
- two digits (01–16)
- three letters: provinces and prefectures
The codes for the regions are assigned roughly from north to south.
Current codes
Subdivision names are listed as in the ISO 3166-2 standard published by the ISO 3166 Maintenance Agency (ISO 3166/MA).Click on the button in the header to sort each column.
Regions
| Code | Subdivision name |
|---|---|
| MA-09 | Chaouia-Ouardigha Chaouia-Ouardigha Chaouia-Ouardigha ) is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-central Morocco. It covers an area of 7,010 km² and has a population of 1,655,660 . The capital is Settat.... |
| MA-10 | Doukhala-Abda |
| MA-05 | Fès-Boulemane Fès-Boulemane Fès-Boulemane ) is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in northern Morocco. It covers an area of 19,795 km² and has a population of 1,573,055 . The capital is Fès.... |
| MA-02 | Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-western Morocco. It covers an area of 8805 km² and has a population of 1,859,540 . The capital is Kenitra.... |
| MA-08 | Grand Casablanca Grand Casablanca Grand Casablanca is one of sixteen administrative regions of Morocco. Located in coastal north western Morocco, it is the most densely populated region and covers an area of 1,615 km.² The population at the 2010 census was 7,500,000... |
| MA-14 | Guelmim-Es Smara |
| MA-15 | Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia el Hamra Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is partly located in the disputed territory of Western Sahara. Most of the region is administered by Morocco.The region is made up into the following provinces:... |
| MA-04 | |
| MA-11 | Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz |
| MA-06 | Meknès-Tafilalet Meknès-Tafilalet Meknès-Tafilalet is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-central Morocco, bordering Algeria. It covers an area of 79,210 km² and has a population of 2,141,527... |
| MA-16 | Oued ed Dahab-Lagouira |
| MA-07 | Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-western Morocco. It covers an area of 9,580 km², and has a population of 2,366,494... |
| MA-13 | Sous-Massa-Draa |
| MA-12 | Tadla-Azilal Tadla-Azilal Tadla-Azilal ) is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in central Morocco. It covers an area of 17,125 km² and has a population of 1,450,519 . The capital is Beni Mellal.The region is made into of the following provinces :... |
| MA-01 | Tanger-Tétouan |
| MA-03 | Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in northern Morocco. It covers an area of 24,155 km² and has a population of 1,807,113 . The capital is Al Hoceima.... |
Provinces and prefectures
| Code | Subdivision name | Subdivision category | In region |
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| MA-HAO | Al Haouz | province | 11 |
| MA-HOC | Al Hoceïma | province | 03 Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in northern Morocco. It covers an area of 24,155 km² and has a population of 1,807,113 . The capital is Al Hoceima.... |
| MA-ASZ | Assa-Zag Province of Assa-Zag Assa-Zag is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Guelmim-Es Semara. Its population in 2004 is 43,535. The major cities and towns are: * Assa* Zag... |
province | 14 |
| MA-AZI | Azilal Province of Azilal Azilal is a province in the Moroccan region of Tadla-Azilal. Its population in 2004 is 504,501.The major cities and towns are:* Afourar* Azilal* Ait Attab* Bzou* Demnate* Foum Jamaa* Ouaouizeght-References:... |
province | 12 Tadla-Azilal Tadla-Azilal ) is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in central Morocco. It covers an area of 17,125 km² and has a population of 1,450,519 . The capital is Beni Mellal.The region is made into of the following provinces :... |
| MA-BES | Ben Slimane Province of Ben Slimane Ben Slimane in a province of Morocco in the Chaouia-Ouardigha Region. The province had a population of around 199,612 people in 2004 and covers an area of around 2,760 km². - Divisions :... |
province | 09 Chaouia-Ouardigha Chaouia-Ouardigha ) is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-central Morocco. It covers an area of 7,010 km² and has a population of 1,655,660 . The capital is Settat.... |
| MA-BEM | Beni Mellal | province | 12 Tadla-Azilal Tadla-Azilal ) is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in central Morocco. It covers an area of 17,125 km² and has a population of 1,450,519 . The capital is Beni Mellal.The region is made into of the following provinces :... |
| MA-BER | Berkane Province of Berkane Berkane is a province in the Oriental Region of Morocco. Its population in 2004 is 270,328 The major cities and towns are: * Ahfir* Ain Erreggada* Aklim* Berkane* Bouhdila* Madagh* Saidia* Sidi Slimane Echcharraa... |
province | 04 |
| MA-BOD | Boujdour Province of Boujdour Boujdour is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra, and the disputed territory of Western Sahara. Its population in 2004 is 46,129. Its major town is Boujdour.... |
province | 15 Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is partly located in the disputed territory of Western Sahara. Most of the region is administered by Morocco.The region is made up into the following provinces:... |
| MA-BOM | Boulemane Province of Boulemane Boulemane in a province of Morocco in the Fès-Boulemane Region. The province had a population of 185,110 people in 2004. The major cities and towns are: # Boulemane# Guigou# Imouzzer Marmoucha# Missour# Outat El Haj... |
province | 05 Fès-Boulemane Fès-Boulemane ) is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in northern Morocco. It covers an area of 19,795 km² and has a population of 1,573,055 . The capital is Fès.... |
| MA-CHE | Chefchaouen Province of Chefchaouen Chefchaouen is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Tangier-Tétouan. Its population in 2004 is 524,602 The major cities and towns are: * Bab Berred* Bab Taza* Brikcha* Chefchaouen* Jebha* Moqrisset* Zoumi... |
province | 01 |
| MA-CHI | Chichaoua | province | 11 |
| MA-CHT | Chtouka-Ait Baha | province | 13 |
| MA-HAJ | El Hajeb Province of El Hajeb El Hajeb is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Meknès-Tafilalet. Its population in 2004 is 216,388 The major cities and towns are: * Agourai* Ain Taoujdate* Ait Boubidmane* El Hajeb* Sabaa Aiyoun* Sebt Jahjouh... |
province | 06 Meknès-Tafilalet Meknès-Tafilalet is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-central Morocco, bordering Algeria. It covers an area of 79,210 km² and has a population of 2,141,527... |
| MA-JDI | El Jadida | province | 10 |
| MA-ERR | Errachidia Province of Errachidia Errachidia is a province located on the south east of Morocco, in the Meknès-Tafilalet region, and it is considered to be one of the most historically important regions of Morocco... |
province | 06 Meknès-Tafilalet Meknès-Tafilalet is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-central Morocco, bordering Algeria. It covers an area of 79,210 km² and has a population of 2,141,527... |
| MA-ESM | Es Smara | province | 14 |
| MA-ESI | Essaouira Province of Essaouira Essaouira is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz. Its population in 2004 is 452,979 The major cities and towns are: * Ait Daoud* El Hanchane* Essaouira* Ounagha* Smimou* Tafetachte* Talmest* Tamanar... |
province | 11 |
| MA-FIG | Figuig Province of Figuig Figuig is a province in the Oriental Region of Morocco. Its population in 2004 is 129,430 The major cities and towns are: * Bni Tadjite* Bouanane* Bouarfa* Figuig* Talssint* Tendrara... |
province | 04 |
| MA-GUE | Guelmim Province of Guelmim Guelmim is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Guelmim-Es Semara. Its population in 2004 is 166,685. The major cities and towns are: * Bouizakarne* Guelmim* Taghjijt... |
province | 14 |
| MA-IFR | Ifrane Province of Ifrane Ifrane is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Meknès-Tafilalet. Its population in 2004 is 143,380 The major cities and towns are: * Ain Leuh* Azrou* Had Oued Ifrane* Ifrane* Sidi Addi* Timahdite... |
province | 06 Meknès-Tafilalet Meknès-Tafilalet is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-central Morocco, bordering Algeria. It covers an area of 79,210 km² and has a population of 2,141,527... |
| MA-JRA | Jrada | province | 04 |
| MA-KES | Kelaat es Sraghna | province | 11 |
| MA-KEN | province | 02 Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-western Morocco. It covers an area of 8805 km² and has a population of 1,859,540 . The capital is Kenitra.... |
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| MA-KHE | province | 07 Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-western Morocco. It covers an area of 9,580 km², and has a population of 2,366,494... |
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| MA-KHN | province | 06 Meknès-Tafilalet Meknès-Tafilalet is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-central Morocco, bordering Algeria. It covers an area of 79,210 km² and has a population of 2,141,527... |
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| MA-KHO | Khouribga Province of Khouribga Khouribga in a province of Morocco in the Chaouia-Ouardigha Region. The province had a population of 499,144 people in 2004. The major cities and towns are: # Bejaad# Boujniba# Boulanouare# Hattane# Khouribga# Oued Zem... |
province | 09 Chaouia-Ouardigha Chaouia-Ouardigha ) is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-central Morocco. It covers an area of 7,010 km² and has a population of 1,655,660 . The capital is Settat.... |
| MA-LAA | province | 15 Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is partly located in the disputed territory of Western Sahara. Most of the region is administered by Morocco.The region is made up into the following provinces:... |
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| MA-LAR | Larache Province of Larache Larache is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Tangier-Tétouan. Its population in 2004 is 472,386 The major cities and towns are: * Khemis Sahel* Ksar el Kebir* Larache... |
province | 01 |
| MA-MED | province | 08 Grand Casablanca Grand Casablanca is one of sixteen administrative regions of Morocco. Located in coastal north western Morocco, it is the most densely populated region and covers an area of 1,615 km.² The population at the 2010 census was 7,500,000... |
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| MA-MOU | Moulay Yacoub | province | 05 Fès-Boulemane Fès-Boulemane ) is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in northern Morocco. It covers an area of 19,795 km² and has a population of 1,573,055 . The capital is Fès.... |
| MA-NAD | Nador Province of Nador Nador is a province in the Oriental Region of Morocco. Its population in 2004 is 728,634.-Major cities and town:The major cities and towns are:* Al Aaroui* Ben Taieb* Bin Anşār* Bni Chiker* Dar El Kebdani* Driouch* Farkhana* Ihddaden* Jaadar... |
province | 04 |
| MA-NOU | Nouaceur Province of Nouaceur Nouaceur is a province in the Moroccan region of Grand Casablanca. Its population in 2004 is 236,119. Its major town is Bouskoura, although the administrative centre is Nouaceur.... |
province | 08 Grand Casablanca Grand Casablanca is one of sixteen administrative regions of Morocco. Located in coastal north western Morocco, it is the most densely populated region and covers an area of 1,615 km.² The population at the 2010 census was 7,500,000... |
| MA-OUA | Ouarzazate Province of Ouarzazate Ouarzazate is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Sous-Massa-Draa. Its population in 2004 is 499,980. The major cities and towns are: * Boumalne Dades* Kalaat M'Gouna* Ouarzazate* Skoura* Tabounte* Taznakht* Tinghir... |
province | 13 |
| MA-OUD | Oued ed Dahab | province | 16 |
| MA-SAF | Safi Province of Safi Safi is a province of Morocco, in the area of Doukkala-Abda. The province takes its name from the chief city - Safi. Its population in 2004 is 881,007. The major cities and towns are: * Bouguedra* Echemmaia* Hrara* Ighoud... |
province | 10 |
| MA-SEF | Sefrou | province | 05 Fès-Boulemane Fès-Boulemane ) is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in northern Morocco. It covers an area of 19,795 km² and has a population of 1,573,055 . The capital is Fès.... |
| MA-SET | Settat Province of Settat Settat is a province of Morocco in the Chaouia-Ouardigha Region. The province had a population of 956,904 people in 2004. The major cities and towns are: #Ben Ahmed#Berrechid#Deroua#El Borouj#El Gara#Guisser#Loulad#Oulad Abbou#Oulad H Riz Sahel... |
province | 09 Chaouia-Ouardigha Chaouia-Ouardigha ) is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-central Morocco. It covers an area of 7,010 km² and has a population of 1,655,660 . The capital is Settat.... |
| MA-SIK | Sidi Kacem Province of Sidi Kacem Sidi Kacem is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen. Its population in 2004 is 692,239 The major cities and towns are: * Ain Dorij* Dar Gueddari* Had Kourt* Jorf El Melha* Khenichet* Mechra Bel Ksiri* Ouezzane... |
province | 02 Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-western Morocco. It covers an area of 8805 km² and has a population of 1,859,540 . The capital is Kenitra.... |
| MA-TNT | Tan-Tan Province of Tan-Tan Tan-Tan is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Guelmim-Es Semara. Its population in 2004 is 70,146. The major cities and towns are: * El Ouatia* Tan-Tan... |
province | 14 |
| MA-TAO | Taounate | province | 03 Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in northern Morocco. It covers an area of 24,155 km² and has a population of 1,807,113 . The capital is Al Hoceima.... |
| MA-TAI | Taourirt Province of Taourirt Taourirt is a province in the Oriental Region of Morocco. Its population in 2004 is 206,762 The major cities and towns are: * Debdou* El Aioun Sidi Mellouk* Taourirt... |
province | 04 |
| MA-TAR | Taroudant Province of Taroudant Taroudant is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Sous-Massa-Draa. Its population in 2004 is 780,661. The major cities and towns are: * Ait Iaaza* Aoulouz* El Guerdane* Irherm* Oulad Berhil* Oulad Teima* Taliouine* Taroudannt... |
province | 13 |
| MA-TAT | Tata Province of Tata Tata is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Guelmim-Es Semara. Its population in 2004 was 121,618. The major cities and towns are: * Akka* Fam El Hisn* Foum Zguid* Tata... |
province | 14 |
| MA-TAZ | Taza Province of Taza Taza is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate. Its population at the 2004 Census was 743,237. The major cities and towns are: * Ajdir* Aknoul* Guercif* Matmata* Oued Amlil* Oulad Zbair* Tahla* Tainaste* Taza... |
province | 03 Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in northern Morocco. It covers an area of 24,155 km² and has a population of 1,807,113 . The capital is Al Hoceima.... |
| MA-TIZ | Tiznit Province of Tiznit Tiznit is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Sous-Massa-Draa. Its population in 2004 is 344,831. The major cities and towns are: * Tafraout* Tiznit... |
province | 13 |
| MA-ZAG | Zagora Province of Zagora Zagora is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Sous-Massa-Draa. Its population in 2004 is 283,368. The major cities and towns are: * Agdz* Zagora... |
province | 13 |
| MA-AGD | Agadir-Ida-Outanane | prefecture | 13 |
| MA-AOU | Aousserd | prefecture | 16 |
| MA-CAS | Casablanca [Dar el Beïda] | prefecture | 08 Grand Casablanca Grand Casablanca is one of sixteen administrative regions of Morocco. Located in coastal north western Morocco, it is the most densely populated region and covers an area of 1,615 km.² The population at the 2010 census was 7,500,000... |
| MA-FAH | Fahs-Beni Makada | prefecture | 01 |
| MA-INE | Inezgane-Ait Melloul | prefecture | 13 |
| MA-MMD | Marrakech-Medina | prefecture | 11 |
| MA-MMN | Marrakech-Menara | prefecture | 11 |
| MA-MEK | Meknès | prefecture | 06 Meknès-Tafilalet Meknès-Tafilalet is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-central Morocco, bordering Algeria. It covers an area of 79,210 km² and has a population of 2,141,527... |
| MA-MOH | Mohammadia | prefecture | 08 Grand Casablanca Grand Casablanca is one of sixteen administrative regions of Morocco. Located in coastal north western Morocco, it is the most densely populated region and covers an area of 1,615 km.² The population at the 2010 census was 7,500,000... |
| MA-OUJ | Oujda-Angad | prefecture | 04 |
| MA-RAB | Rabat | prefecture | 07 Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-western Morocco. It covers an area of 9,580 km², and has a population of 2,366,494... |
| MA-SAL | Salé | prefecture | 07 Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-western Morocco. It covers an area of 9,580 km², and has a population of 2,366,494... |
| MA-SYB | Sidi Youssef Ben Ali | prefecture | 11 |
| MA-SKH | Skhirate-Témara | prefecture | 07 Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-western Morocco. It covers an area of 9,580 km², and has a population of 2,366,494... |
| MA-TNG | Tanger-Assilah | prefecture | 01 |
| MA-TET | prefecture | 01 |
Subdivisions located in Western Sahara
The following regions, provinces and prefectures are located in the disputed territory of Western SaharaWestern Sahara
Western Sahara is a disputed territory in North Africa, bordered by Morocco to the north, Algeria to the northeast, Mauritania to the east and south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Its surface area amounts to . It is one of the most sparsely populated territories in the world, mainly...
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- MA-14 Guelmim-Es Smara (partially in Western Sahara)
- MA-ESM Es Smara (entirely in Western Sahara)
- MA-15 Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia el HamraLaâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El HamraLaâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra is one of the sixteen regions of Morocco. It is partly located in the disputed territory of Western Sahara. Most of the region is administered by Morocco.The region is made up into the following provinces:...
(partially in Western Sahara)- MA-BOD BoujdourProvince of BoujdourBoujdour is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra, and the disputed territory of Western Sahara. Its population in 2004 is 46,129. Its major town is Boujdour....
(entirely in Western Sahara) - MA-LAA LaâyouneProvince of LaâyouneLaâyoune is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra, and the disputed territory of Western Sahara. Its population in 2004 is 210,023. Its main town is Laâyoune.-References:...
(partially in Western Sahara)
- MA-BOD Boujdour
- MA-16 Oued ed Dahab-Lagouira (entirely in Western Sahara)
- MA-AOU AousserdProvince of AousserdAousserd is a prefecture in the Moroccan economic region of Oued Ed-Dahab-Lagouira, and the disputed territory of Western Sahara. At the 2004 Census it had a population of 7,689.-References:...
(entirely in Western Sahara) - MA-OUD Oued ed Dahab (entirely in Western Sahara)
- MA-AOU Aousserd
Changes
The following changes to the entry have been announced in newsletters by the ISO 3166/MA since the first publication of ISO 3166-2 in 1998:| Newsletter | Date issued | Description of change in newsletter | Code/Subdivision change |
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| New subdivision layout at economic region level. List source updated. Addition of one reference in the code source. Two name spellings corrected. One code corrected | Subdivision layout: 7 economic regions (see below) → 16 economic regions (now called regions) Codes: Jerada Province of Jerada Jerada is a province in the Oriental Region of Morocco. Its population in 2004 is 105,840 The major cities and towns are: * Ain Bni Mathar* Jerada* Oued Heimer* Sidi Boubker* Touissit... : MA-IRA → MA-JRA |
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Addition of the country code prefix as the first code element, addition of names in administrative languages | Subdivisions added: MA-MED Médiouna Province of Médiouna Mediouna is a province in the Moroccan region of Grand Casablanca. Its population in 2004 is 122,851.... MA-MOU Moulay Yacoub MA-NOU Nouaceur Province of Nouaceur Nouaceur is a province in the Moroccan region of Grand Casablanca. Its population in 2004 is 236,119. Its major town is Bouskoura, although the administrative centre is Nouaceur.... MA-TAI Taourirt Province of Taourirt Taourirt is a province in the Oriental Region of Morocco. Its population in 2004 is 206,762 The major cities and towns are: * Debdou* El Aioun Sidi Mellouk* Taourirt... MA-ZAG Zagora Province of Zagora Zagora is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Sous-Massa-Draa. Its population in 2004 is 283,368. The major cities and towns are: * Agdz* Zagora... MA-AOU Aousserd MA-FAH Fahs-Beni Makada MA-MMD Marrakech-Medina MA-MMN Marrakech-Menara MA-MOH Mohammadia MA-RAB Rabat MA-SAL Salé MA-SYB Sidi Youssef Ben Ali MA-SKH Skhirate-Témara Subdivisions deleted: MA-MAR Marrakech MA-RBA Rabat-Salé Codes: MA-BAH Aït Baha → MA-CHT Chtouka-Ait Baha MA-MEL Aït Melloul → MA-INE Inezgane-Ait Melloul |
Codes before Newsletter I-2
| Code | Subdivision name | Wilayas and provinces in economic region |
|---|---|---|
| MA-CE | Centre | AZI Province of Azilal Azilal is a province in the Moroccan region of Tadla-Azilal. Its population in 2004 is 504,501.The major cities and towns are:* Afourar* Azilal* Ait Attab* Bzou* Demnate* Foum Jamaa* Ouaouizeght-References:... , BEM, BES Province of Ben Slimane Ben Slimane in a province of Morocco in the Chaouia-Ouardigha Region. The province had a population of around 199,612 people in 2004 and covers an area of around 2,760 km². - Divisions :... , BOM Province of Boulemane Boulemane in a province of Morocco in the Fès-Boulemane Region. The province had a population of 185,110 people in 2004. The major cities and towns are: # Boulemane# Guigou# Imouzzer Marmoucha# Missour# Outat El Haj... , CAS, JDI, KHO Province of Khouribga Khouribga in a province of Morocco in the Chaouia-Ouardigha Region. The province had a population of 499,144 people in 2004. The major cities and towns are: # Bejaad# Boujniba# Boulanouare# Hattane# Khouribga# Oued Zem... , SET Province of Settat Settat is a province of Morocco in the Chaouia-Ouardigha Region. The province had a population of 956,904 people in 2004. The major cities and towns are: #Ben Ahmed#Berrechid#Deroua#El Borouj#El Gara#Guisser#Loulad#Oulad Abbou#Oulad H Riz Sahel... |
| MA-CN | Centre-Nord | HOC, FES, SEF, TAO, TAZ Province of Taza Taza is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate. Its population at the 2004 Census was 743,237. The major cities and towns are: * Ajdir* Aknoul* Guercif* Matmata* Oued Amlil* Oulad Zbair* Tahla* Tainaste* Taza... |
| MA-CS | Centre-Sud | HAJ Province of El Hajeb El Hajeb is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Meknès-Tafilalet. Its population in 2004 is 216,388 The major cities and towns are: * Agourai* Ain Taoujdate* Ait Boubidmane* El Hajeb* Sabaa Aiyoun* Sebt Jahjouh... , ERR Province of Errachidia Errachidia is a province located on the south east of Morocco, in the Meknès-Tafilalet region, and it is considered to be one of the most historically important regions of Morocco... , IFR Province of Ifrane Ifrane is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Meknès-Tafilalet. Its population in 2004 is 143,380 The major cities and towns are: * Ain Leuh* Azrou* Had Oued Ifrane* Ifrane* Sidi Addi* Timahdite... , KHN Province of Khénifra Khénifra is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Meknès-Tafilalet. Its population in 2004 is 511,538 The major cities and towns are: * Aghbalou* Aguelmous* Aït Ishaq* Amalou Ighriben* Boumia* El Kbab* Had Bouhssoussen* Itzer* Kehf Nsour... , MEK |
| MA-ES | Est | BER Province of Berkane Berkane is a province in the Oriental Region of Morocco. Its population in 2004 is 270,328 The major cities and towns are: * Ahfir* Ain Erreggada* Aklim* Berkane* Bouhdila* Madagh* Saidia* Sidi Slimane Echcharraa... , FIG Province of Figuig Figuig is a province in the Oriental Region of Morocco. Its population in 2004 is 129,430 The major cities and towns are: * Bni Tadjite* Bouanane* Bouarfa* Figuig* Talssint* Tendrara... , JRA Province of Jerada Jerada is a province in the Oriental Region of Morocco. Its population in 2004 is 105,840 The major cities and towns are: * Ain Bni Mathar* Jerada* Oued Heimer* Sidi Boubker* Touissit... , NAD Province of Nador Nador is a province in the Oriental Region of Morocco. Its population in 2004 is 728,634.-Major cities and town:The major cities and towns are:* Al Aaroui* Ben Taieb* Bin Anşār* Bni Chiker* Dar El Kebdani* Driouch* Farkhana* Ihddaden* Jaadar... , OUJ |
| MA-NO | Nord-Ouest | CHE, KEN Province of Kénitra Kenitra is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen. Its population in 2004 is 1,167,301 The major cities and towns are: * Arbaoua* Kenitra* Lalla Mimouna* Mehdya* Moulay Bousselham* Sidi Allal Tazi* Sidi Slimane... , KHE Province of Khémisset Khémisset is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer. Its population in 2004 is 521,815 This town was founded in 1924 on the site of a military outpost on the road from Rabat to Fes now a provincial capital Khemisset is also the capital of the confederation of the... , LAR Province of Larache Larache is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Tangier-Tétouan. Its population in 2004 is 472,386 The major cities and towns are: * Khemis Sahel* Ksar el Kebir* Larache... , RBA, SIK Province of Sidi Kacem Sidi Kacem is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen. Its population in 2004 is 692,239 The major cities and towns are: * Ain Dorij* Dar Gueddari* Had Kourt* Jorf El Melha* Khenichet* Mechra Bel Ksiri* Ouezzane... , TNG, TET |
| MA-SU | Sud | AGD, BAH, MEL, ASZ Province of Assa-Zag Assa-Zag is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Guelmim-Es Semara. Its population in 2004 is 43,535. The major cities and towns are: * Assa* Zag... , BOD Province of Boujdour Boujdour is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra, and the disputed territory of Western Sahara. Its population in 2004 is 46,129. Its major town is Boujdour.... , ESM, GUE Province of Guelmim Guelmim is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Guelmim-Es Semara. Its population in 2004 is 166,685. The major cities and towns are: * Bouizakarne* Guelmim* Taghjijt... , LAA, OUA Province of Ouarzazate Ouarzazate is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Sous-Massa-Draa. Its population in 2004 is 499,980. The major cities and towns are: * Boumalne Dades* Kalaat M'Gouna* Ouarzazate* Skoura* Tabounte* Taznakht* Tinghir... , OUD, TNT Province of Tan-Tan Tan-Tan is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Guelmim-Es Semara. Its population in 2004 is 70,146. The major cities and towns are: * El Ouatia* Tan-Tan... , TAR, TAT Province of Tata Tata is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Guelmim-Es Semara. Its population in 2004 was 121,618. The major cities and towns are: * Akka* Fam El Hisn* Foum Zguid* Tata... , TIZ Province of Tiznit Tiznit is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Sous-Massa-Draa. Its population in 2004 is 344,831. The major cities and towns are: * Tafraout* Tiznit... |
| MA-TS | Tensift | HAO, CHI, ESI Province of Essaouira Essaouira is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz. Its population in 2004 is 452,979 The major cities and towns are: * Ait Daoud* El Hanchane* Essaouira* Ounagha* Smimou* Tafetachte* Talmest* Tamanar... , KES, MAR, SAF Province of Safi Safi is a province of Morocco, in the area of Doukkala-Abda. The province takes its name from the chief city - Safi. Its population in 2004 is 881,007. The major cities and towns are: * Bouguedra* Echemmaia* Hrara* Ighoud... |
See also
- Subdivisions of MoroccoSubdivisions of MoroccoOn the first level Morocco is divided into the regions of Morocco.In Morocco, the 61 second-level administrative subdivisions are 13 prefectures and 48 provinces. They are subdivisions of the 16 regions of Morocco. Each prefecture and province are subdivided into districts , municipalities On the...
- FIPS region codes of Morocco
External links
- Regions of Morocco, Statoids.com
- Prefectures of Morocco, Statoids.com