Ajim

Ajim
Ajim

Location in Tunisia

Coordinates: 33°43′N 10°45′E / 33.717°N 10.750°E
Country Tunisia
Governorate Medenine
Population (2014)
  Total 24,294
Time zone CET (UTC1)

Ajim (Arabic: أجيم Aǧīm) is a commune and port located on the Island of Djerba off the coast of Tunisia. It is Djerba's main fishing port and the closest city to the African continent. It had a population of 24,294 at the 2014 census. The city and surrounding areas were used as a filming location for Star Wars. Tourists can visit buildings featured in the original movie, including Obi-Wan Kenobi's house and the Mos Eisley Cantina.

Topographic map and satellite view

References

http://theswca.com/travel/tunisia/ajim/ajim.html

Coordinates: 33°43′N 10°45′E / 33.717°N 10.750°E