Tichla
Tichla | |
|---|---|
Rural commune and town | |
| Territory | Western Sahara |
| Claimed by | Kingdom of Morocco Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic |
| Controlled by | Kingdom of Morocco |
| Region | Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab |
| Prefecture | Aousserd Province |
| Area | |
• Total | 50.54 km2 (19.51 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
• Total | 6,036 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (WEST) |
Tichla is a small town in the Western Sahara under Moroccan occupation, which considers it as part of rural commune Aousserd Province in the Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab region. At the time of the 2004 census, the commune had a total population of 6,036 people living in 102 households.[1] A few kilometers away is the Tichla Fortress.
History
The town was initially a nomadic trading hub, and only gained a bit more relevance in the 20th Century.[2]
References
- ^ "Recensement général de la population et de l'habitat de 2004" (PDF). Haut-commissariat au Plan, Lavieeco.com. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ^ "Visit Tichla | best time to go". Take your Backpack. 2025-06-10. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
21°36′36″N 15°00′00″W / 21.6100°N 15.0000°W