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  the Governorate of Tataouine is located in the South-East of Tunisia, and is characterized by its vast area (25% of the area of the country) and by its international frontiers( Lybia and Algeria).It is divided into 3 natural zones: the desert, the mountain(Dhaher), and the plain(Djefara).
The Governorate of Tataouine covers an area of 38,889km2 and has 07 delegations,05 municipalities, and 05 rural councils.
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Indicator |
Governorate |
Sector |
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Population |
147000 |
1593800 |
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Active Population |
37172 |
482632 |
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Rate of the urban population |
62,1% |
70,8% |
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Global rate of providing drinkable water |
96% |
99,6% |
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Rate of providing drinkable water in rural areas |
95% |
98,5% |
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Global rate of connecting families with electricity |
99,4% |
99,5% |
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Rate of connecting rural families with electricity |
98,8% |
98,9% |
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Rate of connecting inhabitants with the sanitary system |
64,9% |
59,4% |
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Nb of inhabitants per doctor |
1815 |
1261 |
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Nb of High Institutes |
2 |
31 |
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Nb of hospital beds per 100.000 inhabitants |
203 |
170 |
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Hospitals and private clinics |
3 |
43 |
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Number of phone lines /100 inh |
8,8 |
9,2 |
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Nb of subscribers in the home phone system |
12900 |
146000 |
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Nb of subscribers in the mobile phone |
158600 |
2396700 |
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Rate of families using Internet |
14,8% |
18,9% |
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Rate of families having home computers |
11,7% |
14,5% |
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Nb of primary schools |
110 |
848 |
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Nb of elementary and secondary schools |
37 |
306 |
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Centres of professional formation |
10 |
177 |
Data year :2012
The main characteristics of the Governorate :
A distinct geographical location characterized by its Arabo-African frontiers.
Diversified natural resources and riches (important hydraulic resources, gas, and petrol…).
A diversified economy: based mainly on the agricultural activity ( livestock, and fruit trees ……..), touristic activities in steady progress thanks the state encouragement.
Basic Infrastructure: an important road network, an industrial park, a diversified telecommunication network, and a radio station which covers the whole sector of the South-East. |
