Kebili | |
Native Name: | ڨبلي |
Native Name Lang: | ar |
Type: | Governorate |
Image Map1: | Tunisie Gouvernorat de Kebili.svg |
Map Caption1: | Subdivisions of Kelibi Governorate |
Coordinates: | 33.7019°N 8.9736°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Established Title: | Created |
Established Date: | September 1981 |
Seat Type: | Capital |
Seat: | Kebili |
Leader Title: | Governor |
Leader Name: | Mohamed Taieb Khelifi (since 2022) |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Area Total Km2: | 22454 |
Area Rank: | Ranked 2nd of 24 |
Population Total: | 156961 |
Population As Of: | 2014 |
Population Rank: | Ranked 22nd of 24 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Population Demonym: | Kebilian (Arabic: قبلاوي, Kebelawi) |
Timezone1: | CET |
Utc Offset1: | +01 |
Postal Code Type: | Postal prefix |
Postal Code: | 42xx |
Area Code Type: | Calling code |
Area Code: | 75-4 |
Iso Code: | TN-73 |
Kebili Governorate ( pronounced as /ar/; French: Gouvernorat de Kébili) is the second largest of the 24 governorates (provinces) of Tunisia. It is situated in south-western Tunisia, bordering Algeria. It covers an area of [1] and had a population of 156,961 at the 2014 census.[2] The capital is Kebili.
Kebili climate is very difficult in winter (very cold at night) and in summer (high temperature). The region is very nice to visit in spring and in the end of autumn.
Kebili contains a significant part of Tunisia's largest salt pan, which is known as Chott el-Jerid, as well as the western end of Chott el Fejej.
Kebili Governorate is subdivided into six delegations:
The following five municipalities are located in Kebili Governorate: