Mahdia Governorate
| Mahdia ولاية المهدية | |
|---|---|
| Governorate | |
 Map of Tunisia with Mahdia highlighted | |
| Coordinates: 35°30′N 11°04′E / 35.500°N 11.067°ECoordinates: 35°30′N 11°04′E / 35.500°N 11.067°E | |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Created | June 5, 1974 |
| Capital | Mahdia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,966 km2 (1,145 sq mi) |
| Area rank | Ranked 16th of 24 |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 410,812 |
| • Rank | Ranked 14th of 24 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01) |
| Postal prefix | xx |
| ISO 3166 code | TN-53 |
Mahdia Governorate (Arabic: ولاية المهدية) is one of the twenty-four governorates (provinces) of Tunisia. It is situated in central-eastern Tunisia. It covers an area of 2,966 km² and has a population of 410,812 (2014 census).[1] The capital is Mahdia.
The following cities and towns are located in the Mahdia Governorate:
- Bou Merdes
- Chebba
- Chorbane
- El Bradâa
- El Djem (El Jem)
- Essouassi
- Hebira
- Hiboun
- Kerker
- Ksour Essef
- Mahdia (capital)
- Melloulèche
- Ouled Chamekh
- Rejiche
- Sidi Alouane
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