Gafsa Governorate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gafsa
ڨفصة
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Map of Tunisia with Gafsa highlighted
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| Country | Tunisia |
| Created | June 21, 1956 |
| Capital | Gafsa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7,807 km2 (3,014 sq mi) |
| Area rank | Ranked 5th of 24 |
| Population
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| • Total | 337,331 |
| • Rank | Ranked 17th of 24 |
| • Density | 43.2088/km2 (111.910/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| Postal prefix |
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| ISO 3166 code | TN-71 |
Gafsa Governorate (which is called Tunisian Arabic: ولاية ڨفصة Wilāyat Gafṣa in Arabic) is one of the twenty-four special areas in Tunisia. These areas are called governorates, and they are like big counties or provinces. Gafsa Governorate is located in the central part of Tunisia. It even shares a border with the country Algeria.
About Gafsa Governorate
Gafsa Governorate covers a total area of 7,807 square kilometers (about 3,014 square miles). This makes it the 5th largest governorate in Tunisia. In 2014, about 337,331 people lived there. This means it was the 17th most populated governorate at that time.
The Capital City
The main city and capital of Gafsa Governorate is also called Gafsa. This city is an important center for the entire region. It's where the local government is located and where many people live and work.
When it was Created
Gafsa Governorate was officially created on June 21, 1956. This was an important step in organizing the country after Tunisia became independent.
Who is in Charge?
Each governorate in Tunisia has a leader called a Governor. The Governor is in charge of managing the area and making sure things run smoothly for the people who live there. In 2012, the Governor of Gafsa was Malek Necibi.
See also
- In Spanish: Gobernación de Gafsa para niños
