Taoughilt is a small town and rural commune situated in Sidi Kacem Province, within the Rabat‑Salé‑Kénitra administrative region of Morocco. According to the national census conducted in 2004, the commune had a total population of 14,108 residents living in approximately 2,100 households. The locality observes the Western European Time zone (UTC +0) and switches to Western European Summer Time (UTC +1) during daylight‑saving periods.
Geography and Administration
- Country: Morocco
- Region: Rabat‑Salé‑Kénitra
- Province: Sidi Kacem
Taoughilt is classified as a rural commune, a type of administrative division in Morocco that typically encompasses a central settlement and surrounding agricultural areas. The commune is part of a broader network of municipalities and rural communes within Sidi Kacem Province, which includes towns such as Dar Gueddari, Bel Ksiri, and Sidi Kacem (the provincial capital).
Demographics
The 2004 census data indicate a modestly sized population, reflecting the rural character of the area. Detailed demographic breakdowns (e.g., age structure, gender distribution) are not publicly documented in the available sources.
References
- "Recensement général de la population et de l'habitat de 2004" (PDF). Haut‑commissariat au Plan, Lavieeco.com. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- Wikipedia contributors. “Taoughilt.” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taoughilt (accessed 11 April 2026).