Tangier
Tangier
طنجة | |
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Tangier Corniche Overview of Tangier | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Nicknames: The blue and white city, City of the Boughaz, Bride of the North | |
Tangier Location of Tangier within Morocco Tangier Tangier (Africa) | |
| Coordinates: 35°46′36″N 05°48′14″W / 35.77667°N 5.80389°W | |
| Country | Morocco |
| Region | Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima |
| Prefecture | Tangier-Assilah Prefecture |
| Established | c. 1000 BC |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mounir Laymouri |
| Area | |
• Total | 124 km2 (48 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 1,275,428 |
| • Rank | 2nd in Morocco |
| • Density | 7,026/km2 (18,200/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Tanjawi, Tangierian |
| GDP (PPP, constant 2015 values) | |
| • Year | 2024 |
| • Total (Metro) | $15.6 billion |
| • Per capita | $11,600 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| Postal codes |
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| Area code | 0539 |
| Website | tanger |
Tangier (/tænˈdʒɪər/ tan-JEER; Arabic: طنجة, romanized: Ṭanjah, [tˤandʒa], [tˤanʒa]) is a city in northwestern Morocco, on the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The city is the capital of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, as well as the Tangier-Assilah Prefecture of Morocco.
Many civilisations and cultures have influenced the history of Tangier, starting from before the 10th century BCE. Originating as a strategic Phoenician town and trading centre, Tangier has been a nexus for many cultures. In 1923, it became an international zone managed by colonial powers and became a destination for many European and American diplomats, spies, bohemians, writers and businessmen. That status came to an end with Moroccan independence, in phases between 1956 and 1960.
By the early 21st century, Tangier was undergoing rapid development and modernisation. Projects include tourism projects along the bay, a modern business district called Tangier City Centre, an airport terminal, and a football stadium. Tangier's economy is set to benefit greatly from the Tanger-Med port.