Tarfaya Province facts for kids
Tarfaya is a special area, like a county or district, in the country of Morocco. It's part of a bigger region called Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra. This region includes the southwestern part of Morocco and also some of the land in Western Sahara, which is a disputed territory. In 2004, about 10,420 people lived in Tarfaya. The main town in this area is also called Tarfaya.
In the northeastern part of Tarfaya, you can find the beautiful Khenifiss National Park. This park is known for its amazing natural landscapes, including dunes and coastal areas.
How Tarfaya Province is Organized
Tarfaya Province is divided into smaller parts to help manage it. These parts are like smaller towns or communities.
- Tarfaya (the main town): In 2004, about 5,615 people lived here.
- Akhfennir: This is a rural area where about 1,583 people lived in 2004.
- Tah: Another rural area, with about 1,255 people living there in 2004.
- Daoura: A rural area with about 878 people in 2004. Most of this area is actually in Western Sahara.
- El Hagounia: This is also a rural area, and about 1,089 people lived here in 2004. Like Daoura, most of El Hagounia is in Western Sahara.
Before 2009, these areas were part of a different province called Laâyoune Province.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Tarfaya para niños
