Sfax

The Sfax Governorate spans 7,545 square kilometers along Tunisia's Mediterranean coast, including the Kerkennah Islands and numerous municipalities.

Following Tunisia's independence in 1956, Sfax Governorate emerged as a central administrative region, transforming from an agricultural center into an economic powerhouse.

The region maintains deep connections to olive oil production, maritime trade, and Mediterranean customs, with markets and traditional architecture throughout its municipalities.

Sfax-Thyna International Airport connects the governorate to international destinations while the commercial port handles substantial maritime traffic from the Mediterranean.

The governorate houses 2,300 industrial facilities and features a 235-kilometer coastline, making it Tunisia's second most populous administrative division with 955,421 residents.

GPS coordinates: 34.72324,10.33585

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:12