Zaghouan Governorate, Administrative region in northeastern Tunisia
Description
Zaghouan Governorate is an administrative region in northeastern Tunisia with mountainous terrain and plains suited for farming and olive cultivation. The landscape shifts between elevated ridge lines and flatter agricultural areas that define the regional character.
History
The region received its administrative status in November 1976 as part of Tunisia's reorganization following independence. This restructuring established a new governance framework for local administration.
Culture
People here celebrate their agricultural roots through village gatherings featuring traditional music and local crafts on display. These events show how deeply daily life remains connected to farming and harvest traditions.
Practical
The area has an established road and railway network providing regular connections to major Tunisian cities. This infrastructure makes it fairly easy for visitors to explore the region and connect to neighboring areas.
Did you know?
Ancient Roman aqueducts cross the landscape as reminders of the sophisticated water systems Romans once built across North Africa. These structures reveal how engineering shaped the region's development across many centuries.
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Aqueduct of Zaghouan
32.6 km
Uthina
32.8 km
Water Temple of Zaghouan
9.8 km
Thuburbo Majus
15 km
Djebel Ressas
40.1 km
Djebel Zaghouan
6.4 km
Djebel Bargou
49.6 km
Jebel Zaghouan National Park
6.4 km
Abthugni
14.9 km
Segermes
26.6 km
Medjez El Bab Bridge
52.8 km
Saint Augustinus Church (Medjez El Bab)
52.7 km
Musée D'Enfidha
37.2 km
Goubellat church
41.2 km
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux Church (Bir Mcherga)
22.1 km
Saint Joseph Church (Bir Halima)
7.1 km
Saint Eugenius Church (Armand Colin)
26.4 km
Amphitheatre of Oudna
32.7 km
Temple of Peace
14.9 km
Ancient Roman temples in Oum El Abouab
30.5 km
Capitoline temple in Oudna
32.4 km
Temple of Juno Caelestis
14.7 km
Site situé à l'ouest du temple
32.3 km
Temple of Mercury
14.9 km
Temple of Saturn
14.5 km
Amphitheatre of Thuburbo Majus
14.5 km
Great Mosque of Medjez El Bab
52.5 km
Byzantine fortress of Ksar Lemsa
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