Messaadine Explained

Official Name:Messaadine
Settlement Type:Commune and town
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Tunisia
Subdivision Name1:Sousse Governorate
Subdivision Type2:Delegation(s)
Subdivision Name2:M'saken
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2022
Population Total:13766
Utc Offset:+1
Website:www.commune-messadine.gov.tn

Messaadine or Messaâdine is a town and commune in the Sousse Governorate, Tunisia, located four kilometres northeast of M'saken and seven kilometres southwest of Sousse, along Route RN1, a highway connecting Sousse and M'saken. Administratively part of M'saken, it had a population of 12,916 inhabitants in 2014.[1]

History

The town is said to have been named by Abi-Said, an Ibadite living during the 13th Century of the Islamic lunar calendar

Economy

The economy of Messaadine is based mostly on the textile industry, with textile factories located in and around the city. There is also an automotive industry, with both important industry sectors relying mainly on private investments.

Culture

There is an annual arts festival in the town between July and August.

Sport

The town is known for the sporting success of its female rugby team, Club Sportif de Messaadine.

See also

References

35.7619°N 10.5953°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: " Populations, logements et ménages par unités administratives et milieux " . census.ins.tn . 2 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210412042701/http://www.commune-messadine.gov.tn/index.php?lang=en . 12 April 2021 . French . live.