
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Chefchaouen, a city in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Chefchaouen — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Chefchaouen | |
| District / County | Chefchaouen Province | |
| State | Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima | |
| Country | Morocco | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 46,721 | |
| Area | 15.40 km² (5.95 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima | #11 of 38 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Moroccan Dirham | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MAD | |
| Symbol | د.م. | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +212 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ma | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 607 | |
| In Feet | 1,992 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 35.17 | |
| Longitude | -5.26 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.169° N 5.264° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 10' 8" N 5° 15' 49" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 10.13' N 5° 15.82' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Capital | 82 km Northwest of Tangier | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Principe, Spain (79 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:38 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:13 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 35m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 91000 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Casablanca | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1471-01-01 |
Chefchaouen is a city situated in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco, within Africa. It falls under Chefchaouen Province, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Chefchaouen as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
The latitude and longitude of Chefchaouen pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 607 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Chefchaouen on the map
Chefchaouen runs on UTC +00:00, shifting to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Chefchaouen run on Moroccan Dirham (MAD), shown with the symbol د.م.. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Chefchaouen exchange rates
To ring a number in Chefchaouen from outside Morocco, dial +212 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Chefchaouen and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Chefchaouen ranks #11 of 38 cities in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima. It lies about 82 km Northwest of Tangier, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima market. › Cities near Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen has a recorded population of approximately 46,721 people. That places it #11 of 38 cities with population data in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima. Browse more cities in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima for comparison.
Chefchaouen spans approximately 15.40 square kilometers (5.95 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Chefchaouen sits within Chefchaouen Province, is part of Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in Morocco. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Chefchaouen keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:38 AM and sets around 08:13 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Chefchaouen price in Moroccan dirham (MAD), written with the symbol د.م.. Check live rates on our Chefchaouen currency page.
Chefchaouen is about 82 km Northwest of Tangier, the capital of Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima. See cities near Chefchaouen for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Chefchaouen lands you closest to Principe, Spain, about 79 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Chefchaouen sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.