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La Mamora

El Ma’moura, Morocco

Mehdya (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 the mouth of Sebou River (Oued Sebu). It serves primarily as Kenitra's coastal district.

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