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Sidi Bouzid

سيدي بوزيد
Map of Tunisia with Sidi Bouzid highlighted
Map of Tunisia with Sidi Bouzid highlighted
Country Tunisia
Created January 1, 1973
Capital Sidi Bouzid
Area
 • Total 7,405 km2 (2,859 sq mi)
Area rank Ranked 7th of 24
Population
 (2014)
 • Total 429,912
 • Rank Ranked 13th of 24
 • Density 58.057/km2 (150.367/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01 (CET)
Postal prefix
91
ISO 3166 code TN-43

Sidi Bouzid Governorate (which is Wilāyat Sīdī Bū-Zaid in Arabic) is one of the 24 main areas, called governorates, in Tunisia. It is located in the middle part of the country.

About Sidi Bouzid Governorate

Sidi Bouzid Governorate is a region in Tunisia. It was officially created on January 1, 1973. The capital city of this governorate is also called Sidi Bouzid.

Where is Sidi Bouzid?

This governorate is found in the central part of Tunisia. It is an important area for the country. You can see its location on a map of Tunisia.

How Big is the Area?

Sidi Bouzid Governorate covers a total area of 7,405 square kilometers. This makes it the 7th largest governorate out of Tunisia's 24 governorates. To give you an idea, that's a pretty big space!

How Many People Live There?

According to a count done in 2014, about 429,912 people live in Sidi Bouzid Governorate. This number places it as the 13th most populated governorate in Tunisia.

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