Gafsa Governorate
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| Gafsa قفصة |
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| Coordinates: 34°25′N 8°47′E / 34.417°N 8.783°ECoordinates: 34°25′N 8°47′E / 34.417°N 8.783°E | |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Created | June 21, 1956 |
| Capital | Gafsa |
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| • Governor | Taoufik Khalfallah (2011) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8,990 km2 (3,470 sq mi) |
| Area rank | Ranked 3rd of 24 |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 329,800 |
| • Rank | Ranked 17th of 24 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (95/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01) |
| Postal prefix | xx |
| ISO 3166 code | TN-71 |
Gafsa Governorate (Arabic: ولاية قفصة Wilāyat Qafṣah pronounced [ˈɡɑf.sˤɑ]) is one of the 24 governorates of Tunisia. It is situated in central Tunisia, bordering Algeria. It covers an area of 8,990 km² and has a population of 324,000 (2004 census). The capital is Gafsa.
The following cities and towns are located in the Gafsa Governorate:
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