Monastir Governorate
| Monastir ولاية المنستير | |
|---|---|
| Governorate | |
 Map of Tunisia with Monastir highlighted | |
| Coordinates: 35°47′N 10°50′E / 35.783°N 10.833°ECoordinates: 35°47′N 10°50′E / 35.783°N 10.833°E | |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Created | June 5, 1974 |
| Capital | Monastir |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Taïeb Nefzi (2014) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,019 km2 (393 sq mi) |
| Area rank | Ranked 21st of 24 |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 548,828 |
| • Rank | Ranked 8th of 24 |
| • Density | 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01) |
| Postal prefix | 5xxx |
| ISO 3166 code | TN-52 |
Monastir Governorate (Arabic: ولاية المنستير Wilāyat Munastīr pronounced [mnæsˈtiːr]) is one of the twenty-four governorates of Tunisia. It is situated in north-eastern Tunisia. It covers an area of 1,019 km² (393 mi²) and has a population of 548,828 (2014 census).[1] The capital is Monastir.
Administrative divisions
The following 31 municipalities are located in Monastir Governorate:
| Code | Municipality | Population (2014)[2] |
|---|---|---|
| 3211 | Monastir | 93,306 |
| 3212 | Khniss | 11,229 |
| 3213 | Ouerdanin | 21,814 |
| 3214 | Sahline-Moôtmar | 19,013 |
| 3215 | Sidi Ameur | 8,404 |
| 3216 | Zéramdine | 16,806 |
| 3217 | Beni Hassen | 8,801 |
| 3218 | Ghenada | 5,100 |
| 3219 | Jemmal | 50,275 |
| 3220 | Menzel Kamel | 8,432 |
| 3221 | Zaouiet Kontoch | 6,713 |
| 3222 | Bembla-Mnara | 16,078 |
| 3223 | Menzel Ennour | 11,772 |
| 3224 | El Masdour | 4,705 |
| 3225 | Moknine | 57,111 |
| 3226 | Sidi Bennour | 4,520 |
| 3227 | Menzel Farsi | 3,603 |
| 3228 | Amiret El Fhoul | 5,255 |
| 3229 | Amiret Touazra | 6,261 |
| 3230 | Amiret El Hojjaj | 8,121 |
| 3231 | Cherahil | 4,406 |
| 3232 | Bekalta | 17,850 |
| 3233 | Téboulba | 37,485 |
| 3234 | Ksar Hellal | 49,376 |
| 3235 | Ksibet El Mediouni | 13,122 |
| 3236 | Benen Bodher | 14,218 |
| 3237 | Touza | 7,236 |
| 3238 | Sayada | 12,962 |
| 3239 | Lemta | 5,790 |
| 3240 | Bouhjar | 6,137 |
| 3241 | Menzel Hayet | 12,927 |
References
- ↑ (French) Census 2014 (National Institute of Statistics)
- ↑ Recensement Général de la Population et de l'Habitat 2014 – Population, logements et ménages par commune et arrondissement [Census 2014 results – population, accommodation and households per municipality and delegation] (Report) (in French). National Institute of Statistics. 1 April 2015. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
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