Youssoufia, Morocco
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Youssoufia اليوسفية ⵍⵢⵓⵙⵓⴼⵢⵢⴰ |
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| Country |
 Morocco
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| Region | Marrakesh-Safi |
| Province | Youssoufia |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 64,518 |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) |
| • Summer (DST) | WEST (UTC+1) |
Youssoufia (Arabic: اليوسفية, Berber: ⵍⵢⵓⵙⵓⴼⵢⵢⴰ) is the capital of Youssoufia Province in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco. According to the 2004 census it has a population of 64,518 and it is known for its phosphate production.
The city was founded in 1931 by the French when they began to exploit the phosphate deposits of the Gantour basin.
Coordinates: 32°15′N 8°32′W / 32.250°N 8.533°W
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