Youssoufia, Morocco
| Youssoufia اليوسفية ⵍⵢⵓⵙⵓⴼⵢⵢⴰ | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Country |
 Morocco |
| Region | Marrakesh-Safi |
| Province | Youssoufia |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 64,518 |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) |
| • Summer (DST) | WEST (UTC+1) |
Youssoufia (Arabic: اليوسفية, Berber: ⵍⵢⵓⵙⵓⴼⵢⵢⴰ) is the capital of Youssoufia Province in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco. According to the 2004 census it has a population of 64,518 and it is known for its phosphate production.[1]
The city was founded in 1931 by the French when they began to exploit the phosphate deposits of the Gantour basin.
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Coordinates: 32°15′N 8°32′W / 32.250°N 8.533°W
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