Ksibet El Mediouni Explained

Official Name:Ksibet El Mediouni
Native Name:Arabic: قصيبة المديوني
Settlement Type:Commune and town
Pushpin Map:Tunisia
Pushpin Label Position:top
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Tunisia
Subdivision Type1:Governorate
Subdivision Name1:Monastir Governorate
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2014[1]
Population Total:14490
Timezone:CET
Utc Offset:+1
Coordinates:35.69°N 10.85°W
Postal Code:5031

Ksibet El Mediouni (Arabic: قصيبة المديوني) is a small city located in the region of the Sahel in Tunisia around 10 km south of Monastir. It is a commune in the Monastir Governorate.

History

The city origins are thought to be linked to the establishment of an observation post of the Almoravids to control Christian incursion on this part of the Tunisian coast.

Its name is linked to the local saint Mohamed Ben Abd'Allah El Mediouni who may be an Almoravide coming from the village of Mediouna near Casablanca in Morocco.

The city is known for its traditional crafts, especially for its handmade carpets.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Populations, logements et ménages par unités administratives et milieux . 24 January 2020 . http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20190519043319/http://census.ins.tn/sites/default/files/vol . 19 May 2019 . ar . live .