Sousse Governorate
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| Sousse ولاية سوسة |
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| Governorate | |
 Map of Tunisia with Sousse highlighted |
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| Country | Tunisia |
| Created | June 21, 1956 |
| Capital | Sousse |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,669 km2 (1,031 sq mi) |
| Area rank | Ranked 19th of 24 |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 674,971 |
| • Rank | Ranked 4th of 24 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (650/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01) |
| Postal prefix | xx |
| ISO 3166 code | TN-51 |
Sousse Governorate (Arabic: ولاية سوسة Wilāyat Sūsah pronounced [ˈsuː.sæ]) is one of the twenty-four governorates (provinces) of Tunisia. It is situated in north-eastern Tunisia and covers an area of 2,621 km² and has a population of 674,971 (2014 census).[1] The capital is Sousse.
The following cities and towns are located in the Sousse Governorate:
- Akouda
- Bouficha
- Enfida (Enfidha)
- Ezzouhour
- Hammam Sousse
- Hergla
- Kalâa Kebira
- Kalâa Seghira
- Kondar
- Ksibet Thrayet
- Messaadine
- M'saken
- Sousse (capital)
- Sidi Bou Ali
- Sidi El Hani
- Zaouiet Sousse
The governorate is sub-divided into 15 Delegations:[2]
- Akouda
- Bouficha
- Enfidha
- Hammam Sousse
- Hergla
- Kalaa Kebira
- Kalaa Sghira
- Kondar
- M'Saken
- Sidi Bou Ali
- Sidi El Heni
- Sousse Jaouhara
- Sousse Medina
- Sousse Riadh
- Sousse Sidi Abdelhamid
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