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  It is situated in the South East of Tunisia. It occupies a strategic position in the middle of the Mediterranean basin. It is bordred to the North by the Governorate of Gabes and the Mediterraean Sea, to the South by the Governorate of Tataouine, to the East by Lybia and the Mediterranean, and to the West by the Governorate of Kebili. Its surface relief is composed of 3 natural zones: a mountainous zone, a coastal zone, and djeffara plain.
The Governorate of Medenine covers a total area of 9,167 km2 and has 09 delegations, 07 municipalities,and 07 rural councils.
| Indicator |
Govern
orate |
Sector |
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Population |
469400 |
1593800 |
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Active Population |
137488 |
482632 |
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Rate of the urban population |
78,4% |
70,8% |
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Global rate of providing drinkable water |
99,9% |
99,6% |
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Rate of providing drinkable water in rural areas |
99,7% |
98,5% |
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Global rate of connecting families with electricity |
99,5% |
99,5% |
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Rate of connecting rural families with electricity |
99,3% |
98,9% |
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Rate of connecting inhabitants with the sanitary system |
28,1% |
59,4% |
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Nb of inhabitants per doctor |
1036 |
1261 |
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Nb of High Institutes |
5 |
31 |
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Nb of hospital beds per 100.000 inhabitants |
150 |
170 |
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Hospitals and private clinics |
12 |
43 |
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Number of phone lines /100 inh |
11,4 |
9,2 |
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Nb of subscribers in the home phone system |
53700 |
146000 |
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Nb of subscribers in the mobile phone |
932100 |
2396700 |
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Rate of families using Internet |
22,4% |
18,9% |
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Rate of families having home computers |
13,6% |
14,5% |
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Nb of primary schools |
248 |
848 |
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Nb of elementary and secondary schools |
75 |
306 |
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Centres of professional formation |
46 |
177 |
 Data year : 2012
Main characteristics of the Governorate :
A strategic geographical location, a coastal zone which extends over 400km.
Diversified natural resources and riches.
A modern and adequate infrastructure (a modern road network, an international airport, a commercial port, a park of economic activities, and 8 fishing ports). |
