Jendouba Governorate
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Jendouba جندوبة | |
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Governorate | |
Map of Tunisia with Jendouba highlighted | |
Coordinates: 36°30′N 8°47′E / 36.500°N 8.783°ECoordinates: 36°30′N 8°47′E / 36.500°N 8.783°E | |
Country | Tunisia |
Created | June 21, 1956 |
Capital | Jendouba |
Area | |
• Total | 3,102 km2 (1,198 sq mi) |
Area rank | Ranked 15th of 24 |
Population (2007) | |
• Total | 420,400 |
• Rank | Ranked 12th of 24 |
• Density | 140/km2 (350/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET (UTC+01) |
Postal prefix | xx |
ISO 3166 code | TN-32 |
Jendouba Governorate (Arabic: ولاية جندوبة Wilāyat Jandūbah pronounced [ˌʒænˈduːbæ]) is one of the twenty-four governorates (provinces) of Tunisia. It is situated in northern Tunisia, bordering Algeria. It covers an area of 3,102 km² and has a population of 417,000 (2004 census). The capital is Jendouba.
The following cities and towns are located in the Jendouba Governorate:
Notable people
- Boubaker Ayadi (March 6, 1949) is an author, professor and journalist.
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