Yacoub El Mansour, Residential district in Rabat, Morocco
Yacoub El Mansour is a residential district in Rabat that covers roughly one quarter of the city's total area and features numerous green spaces, small promenades, and public swimming facilities. The neighborhood is densely populated and characterized by apartment buildings, schools, libraries, and community centers.
The district takes its name from the Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur, who ruled Morocco in the 12th century. The name reflects the influence this dynasty had on shaping the region.
Youth centers and social aid associations in the district provide support and activities for the local population, where 60% are young residents.
The district has good access to schools, libraries, and computer facilities distributed throughout the neighborhood. Public transportation connects the area well with the rest of the city, making it easy to get around.
The district maintains a geographic identification code 04.421.01.09 and represents 40% of the total population of Morocco's capital city.
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