Jendouba

Jendouba (Arabic: جندوبة ; Formerly known as Souk El Arba until 30 April 1966) is a city in northwestern Tunisia, and capital of the Jendouba Governorate. It is an important crossroads with many road links to other towns such as El Kef, Tabarka, Ain Draham and Béja. The main economic activity is agriculture. It is close to the famous ancient Roman city of Bullaregia or Bulla Regia, as well as the ancient marble quarry of Chemtou. The city's name is derived from Amazigh with the exact translation being “land of grain.”

Jendouba
جندوبة
Jendouba
Coordinates: 36°29′N 08°47′E
Country Tunisia
GovernorateJendouba Governorate
Delegation(s)Jendouba South, Jendouba Nord
Government
  MayorAmar Ayadi (Ennahda)
Elevation
143 m (469 ft)
Population
 (2014)
  Total46,459
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Websitecommune-jendouba.gov.tn
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