Redeyef Explained

Official Name:Redeyef
Native Name:الرّدَيِّف
Settlement Type:Commune and town
Pushpin Map:Tunisia
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Tunisia
Subdivision Type1:Governorate
Subdivision Name1:Gafsa Governorate
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Ahmed Tababi (Popular Front)
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2014
Population Total:26,976
Timezone:CET
Utc Offset:+1
Coordinates:34.38°N 8.15°W

Redeyef (Arabic: الرّدَيِّف ) is a town and commune in the Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia. As of 2004 it had a population of 26,143.[1] City industry is mainly based on mining.

Infrastructure

Redeyef is Terminus of railway line Métlaoui-Redeyef. This line, used for transportation phosphates from mines, is famous because is runs through scenic selja gorges.

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References

34.3833°N 17°W

Notes and References

  1. Recensement de 2004 (Institut national de la statistique)