Talmest
Talmest
تالمست | |
|---|---|
Town and rural commune | |
Talmest | |
| Coordinates: 31°43′N 9°22′W / 31.717°N 9.367°W | |
| Country | Morocco |
| Region | Marrakesh-Safi |
| Province | Essaouira Province |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
• Total | 4,328 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Talmest (تالمست) is a small town and rural commune in Essaouira Province of the Marrakesh-Safi region of Morocco. According to the 2014 census, the commune had a total population of 4,328 people.[1]
Geography
Talmest is situated in the western part of Morocco, located approximately 60 kilometers northeast of the coastal city of Essaouira. It lies along the N1 national road, which connects the region to Safi to the north.[2] The terrain is characterized by the arid and semi-arid landscapes typical of the transition between the Atlantic coast and the interior plains of the Marrakesh-Safi region.[3]
History
The administrative status of Talmest was defined following the regional reorganization of Morocco. Historically, the area has served as a local center for trade and transit for the surrounding agricultural hinterland.[4] Following the 2015 regional reform, it became part of the Marrakesh-Safi region, having previously been part of the Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz region.[5]
Demographics
At the time of the 2004 census, the commune had a population of 4,133 people living in 880 households.[6] By the 2014 census, this figure had increased to 4,328.[1]
The population is primarily of Amazigh and Arab descent. The most widely spoken languages in the commune are Moroccan Arabic (Darija).[7]
Economy
The economy of Talmest is largely based on agriculture and commerce. The surrounding rural areas focus on the cultivation of hardy crops and the production of Argan oil, which is a primary export of the Essaouira Province.[8] The town serves as a "souk" or market center for nearby villages, providing a hub for the exchange of livestock and agricultural goods.[9]
Infrastructure
Transportation
The town is bisected by the N1 highway, a major north-south arterial route in Morocco. This provides Talmest with direct road links to Safi, Essaouira, and Agadir.[10]
Education and Health
Talmest contains basic educational facilities, including primary and secondary schools serving the local population and surrounding rural districts. Primary healthcare services are provided through a local health center (Centre de Santé).[11]
Administration
Talmest is the administrative center of the Rural Commune of Talmest. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Caïdat of Talmest, within the Cercle of Talmest, in the Province of Essaouira.[12] Local governance is managed by a communal council responsible for public services and local infrastructure development.
References
- ^ a b c "Recensement général de la population et de l'habitat de 2014" (PDF). Haut-Commissariat au Plan. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-07-06. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ^ "Maps and spatial data of Essaouira Province." Government of Morocco portal. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ^ "Climatological data for the Marrakesh-Safi region." Direction Nationale de la Météorologie. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ^ "Evolution administrative du territoire marocain." Bulletin Officiel du Royaume du Maroc. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ^ "Décret n°2.15.40 du 20 février 2015 fixant le nombre des régions." Bulletin Officiel. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ^ "Recensement général de la population et de l'habitat de 2004" (PDF). Haut-Commissariat au Plan. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-09-06. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ^ "Demographic and linguistic distribution in the Essaouira Province." Haut-Commissariat au Plan. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ^ "Regional economic profile: Essaouira Province." Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Waters and Forests. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ^ "Trade and markets in the rural communes of Morocco." Ministry of Industry and Trade. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ^ "National Road Network Development Report." Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ^ "Monographie de la Province d'Essaouira." Ministère de l'Intérieur. Retrieved 2026-01-27.