Monastir Governorate
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| Monastir ولاية المنستير |
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| 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 |
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| • Governor | bourguiba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,019 km2 (393.4 sq mi) |
| Area rank | Ranked 21st of 24 |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 494,900 |
| • Rank | Ranked 8th of 24 |
| • Density | 485.7/km2 (1,257.9/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 456,000 (2004 census). The capital is Monastir.
The following cities and towns are located in the Monastir Governorate:
- Amiret El Fhoul
- Amiret El Hojjaj
- Amiret Touazra
- Bekalta
- Bembla
- Beni Hassen
- Bennane
- Bouhjar
- Cherahil
- El Masdour
- Ghenada
- Jemmal
- Zaouiet Kontech
- Khniss
- Ksar Hellal
- Ksibet el-Médiouni
- Lamta
- Menzel Ennour
- Menzel Farsi
- Menzel Hayet
- Menzel Kamel
- Moknine
- Monastir (capital)
- Ouerdanin
- Sayada
- Téboulba
- Touza
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