Mehdya, Morocco
Mehdya
المهدية | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 34°15′35″N 6°39′0″W / 34.25972°N 6.65000°W | |
| Country | Morocco |
| Region | Rabat-Salé-Kénitra |
| Province | Kénitra |
| Population (2004) | |
• Total | 16,262 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (WEST) |
Mehdya (Arabic: المهدية, romanized: al-Mahdiyā), also Mehdia or Mehedya, is a town in Kénitra Province, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, in north-western Morocco. Previously called al-Ma'mura, it was known as São João da Mamora under 16th century Portuguese occupation, or as La Mamora under 17th century Spanish occupation.
According to the 2004 census, the town has a population of 16,262. It is located on Sebou River (Oued Sebu).