Kairouan Governorate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kairouan
قيروان
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Map of Tunisia with Kairouan highlighted
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| Country | Tunisia |
| Created | June 21, 1956 |
| Capital | Kairouan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,712 km2 (2,592 sq mi) |
| Area rank | Ranked 9th of 24 |
| Population
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| • Total | 570,559 |
| • Rank | Ranked 5th of 24 |
| • Density | 85.006/km2 (220.164/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| Postal prefix |
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| ISO 3166 code | TN-41 |
Kairouan Governorate (which means Wilāyat Qiyrwān in Arabic) is one of the 24 areas called governorates in Tunisia. It is located in the central-eastern part of the country. This area covers about 6,712 square kilometers. In 2014, more than 570,000 people lived there. The main city and capital of this governorate is Kairouan.
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About Kairouan Governorate
Kairouan Governorate is an important region in Tunisia. It is known for its history and its central location. A governorate is like a state or a province in other countries. It helps manage the region and its people.
Where is Kairouan?
Kairouan Governorate is found in the middle-eastern part of Tunisia. This means it's not right on the coast, but a bit inland. You can see its location clearly on a map of Tunisia. It is surrounded by other governorates.
People and Land
The Kairouan Governorate is quite large. It covers an area of 6,712 square kilometers. This makes it the 9th largest governorate in Tunisia. Many people live here, with over 570,000 residents recorded in 2014. This makes it the 5th most populated governorate in the country.
The Capital City: Kairouan
The capital city of the governorate is also called Kairouan. This city is very famous. It is known for its old history and important religious sites. It is a center for culture and learning in the region.
When was it created?
The Kairouan Governorate was officially created on June 21, 1956. This was an important step in organizing the country after Tunisia gained its independence. Since then, it has been a key administrative area.
See also
In Spanish: Gobernación de Cairuán para niños
