Béja Governorate
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| Béja باجة | |
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| Governorate | |
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| Coordinates: 36°44′N 9°11′E / 36.733°N 9.183°ECoordinates: 36°44′N 9°11′E / 36.733°N 9.183°E | |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Created | June 21, 1956 |
| Capital | Béja |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,558 km2 (1,374 sq mi) |
| Area rank | Ranked 14th of 24 |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 303,200 |
| • Rank | Ranked 18th of 24 |
| • Density | 85/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01) |
| Postal prefix | xx |
| ISO 3166 code | TN-?? |
Béja Governorate (Arabic: ولاية باجة Wilāyat Bājah pronounced [ˈbæːʒæ]) is one of the twenty-four governorates of Tunisia. It is situated in northern Tunisia. It covers an area of 3,558 km² and has a population of 305,000 (2004 census). The capital is Béja.
The following cities and towns are located in the Béja Governorate:
- Béja
- El Maâgoula
- Goubellat
- Medjez el-Bab
- Nefza
- Téboursouk
- Testour
- Zahret Mediou
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