Jendouba
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Jendouba جندوبة |
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A street of the Tunisian city, Jendouba | |
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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.