Monastir ولاية المنستير |
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Governorate | |
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: