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Monastir ولاية المنستير |
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Map of Tunisia with Monastir highlighted |
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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 |
| 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). The capital is Monastir.
The following 31 municipalities are located in Monastir Governorate: