Jendouba

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Jendouba
جندوبة
A street of the Tunisian city, Jendouba
A street of the Tunisian city, Jendouba
Jendouba (Tunisia )
Jendouba
Jendouba
Coordinates: 36°29′N 08°47′E / 36.483, 8.783
Country Tunisia
Governorates Jendouba Governorate
Government
 - Mayor Ridha Saïdi
Elevation 143 m (469 ft)
Population (2004)
 - Total 43,997
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Website: www.commune-jendouba.gov.tn

Jendouba (Arabic: جندوبة‎) is a large city in northwestern Tunisia, and capital of the Jendouba Governorate. It is an important crossroads with many road links to other towns such as El Kef, Tabarka, Ain Draham and Beja. The main economic activity is agriculture. It is close to the famous ancient Roman city of Bullaregia or Bulla Regia, as well as the ancient marble quarry of Chemtou.

Coordinates: 36°30′N, 8°47′E