Sfax Governorate
| Sfax ولاية صفاقس | |
|---|---|
| Governorate | |
 Map of Tunisia with Sfax highlighted | |
| Coordinates: 34°44′N 10°46′E / 34.733°N 10.767°ECoordinates: 34°44′N 10°46′E / 34.733°N 10.767°E | |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Created | June 21, 1956 |
| Capital | Sfax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7,545 km2 (2,913 sq mi) |
| Area rank | Ranked 6th of 24 |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 955,421 |
| • Rank | Ranked 2nd of 24 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01) |
| Postal prefix | xx |
| ISO 3166 code | TN-61 |
The Sfax Governorate (Arabic: ولاية صفاقس Wilāyat Ṣafāqis) is one of the governorates of Tunisia. The governorate has a population of 955,421 (2014)[1] and an area of 7,545 km². Its capital is Sfax.
The following cities and towns are located in the Sfax Governorate:
- Agareb
- Bir Ali Ben Khélifa
- Bir Salah
- Chihia
- El Aïn
- Graïba
- Gremda
- Jebiniana
- Kerkennah
- El Hencha
- Mahrès
- Menzel Chaker
- Sakiet Eddaïer
- Sakiet Ezzit
- Sfax (capital)
- Skhira
- Thyna
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