Zaghouan Governorate
| Zaghouan ولاية زغوان | |
|---|---|
| Governorate | |
 Map of Tunisia with Zaghouan highlighted | |
| Coordinates: 36°24′N 10°09′E / 36.400°N 10.150°ECoordinates: 36°24′N 10°09′E / 36.400°N 10.150°E | |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Created | November 1, 1976 |
| Capital | Zaghouan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,768 km2 (1,069 sq mi) |
| Area rank | Ranked 18th of 24 |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 176,945 |
| • Rank | Ranked 21st of 24 |
| • Density | 64/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01) |
| Postal prefix | xx |
| ISO 3166 code | TN-22 |
Zaghouan Governorate (Tunisian Arabic: ولاية زغوان Wilāyat Zaghwān pronounced [zɑʁˈwæːn]) is one of the twenty-four governorates (provinces) of Tunisia. It is situated in north-eastern Tunisia. It covers an area of 2,768 km² and has a population of 176,945 (2014 census).[1] The capital is Zaghouan.
Administrative divisions
The following six municipalities are located in Zaghouan Governorate:
| Code | Municipality | Population (2014)[2] |
|---|---|---|
| 1611 | Zaghouan | 20,798 |
| 1612 | Zriba | 11,819 |
| 1613 | Bir Mcherga | 8,329 |
| 1614 | Djebel Oust | 5,325 |
| 1615 | El Fahs | 23,556 |
| 1616 | Nadhour | 7,567 |
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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