Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tarfaya
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Cafes | 15 |
| Travel agencies | 8 |
| Public administration | 8 |
| Other accommodation | 7 |
| Shopping | 6 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Hotels and motels | 6 |
| Museums | 6 |
| Electronics stores | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Stadiums and arenas | 5 |
| Religion | 5 |
Tarfaya Facts
| Area | 82.8 km² |
| Population | 9,288 |
| Male Population | 5,093 (54.8%) |
| Female Population | 4,195 (45.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +243.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +54.6% |
| Median Age | 26.4 years (Male: 28.2, Female: 24.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,170 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 5288 |
| Neighborhoods | Quartier Al Matar |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+01:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 27.93920, -12.92604 |
| Postal Codes | 70050, 70052 |
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Tarfaya Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,702 | 4,601 | 6,009 | 8,374 | 9,288 | 10,092 | 10,781 |
| Population Density | 32.6 / km² | 55.6 / km² | 72.6 / km² | 101.1 / km² | 112.2 / km² | 121.9 / km² | 130.2 / km² |
Tarfaya Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 54.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarfaya | +243.7% | +101.9% | +54.6% |
| Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra | — | — | — |
| Morocco | — | — | — |
Tarfaya Median Age
Median Age: 26.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarfaya | 26.4 yrs | 24.4 yrs | 28.2 yrs |
| Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra | 26.1 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 26.5 yrs |
| Morocco | 26.6 yrs | 27 yrs | 26.2 yrs |
Tarfaya Population Density
Population Density: 112 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarfaya | 9,288 | 82.8 km² | 112 / km² |
| Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra | 358,818 | 73,553.1 km² | 4.9 / km² |
| Morocco | 34.5 million | 591,745.3 km² | 58.4 / km² |
Tarfaya Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1730 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Tarfaya
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Tarfaya Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,363 | $2,805 | $3,302 | $4,593 | $3,632 | $4,877 | $5,477 | $6,170 |
| Total GDP | $10.4M | $13.7M | $18.4M | $28.9M | $25.7M | $38.8M | $48.3M | $56.3M |
Tarfaya CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarfaya | 19,668 tn | 2.12 tn | 237.5 tons/km² |
| Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra | 65,489 tn | 0.18 tn | 0.9 tons/km² |
| Morocco | 39,324,427 tn | 1.14 tn | 66.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 19,668 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 237.5 tons/km² |
Tarfaya
Tarfaya (Arabic: طرفاية - Ṭarfāya) is a town, previously also known as Villa Bens during the Spanish period, located in the Tarfaya Province of the Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra region of southwestern Morocco. It is a port town on the Atlantic coast, clos..
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