Sidi Bouzid Governorate

Sidi Bouzid
ولاية سيدي بوزيد
Governorate

Map of Tunisia with Sidi Bouzid highlighted
Coordinates: 35°02′N 9°30′E / 35.033°N 9.500°ECoordinates: 35°02′N 9°30′E / 35.033°N 9.500°E
Country Tunisia
Created January 1, 1973
Capital Sidi Bouzid
Area
  Total 6,994 km2 (2,700 sq mi)
Area rank Ranked 8th of 24
Population (2014)
  Total 429,912
  Rank Ranked 13th of 24
  Density 61/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+01)
Postal prefix 91
ISO 3166 code TN-43

Sidi Bouzid Governorate (Arabic: ولاية سيدي بوزيد), sometimes spelt Sidi Bou Zid, is one of the 24 governorates (provinces) of Tunisia. It is situated in central Tunisia. It covers an area of 6,994 km² and has a population of 429,912 (2014 census).[1] The capital is Sidi Bouzid.

The following cities and towns are located in the governorate:

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