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Jendouba جندوبة |
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| Governorate | |
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Map of Tunisia with Jendouba highlighted |
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| Coordinates: 36°30′N 8°47′E / 36.500°N 8.783°ECoordinates: 36°30′N 8°47′E / 36.500°N 8.783°E | |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Created | June 21, 1956 |
| Capital | Jendouba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,102 km2 (1,198 sq mi) |
| Area rank | Ranked 15th of 24 |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 401,477 |
| • Rank | Ranked 12th of 24 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01) |
| Postal prefix | xx |
| ISO 3166 code | TN-32 |
Jendouba Governorate (Tunisian Arabic: ولاية جندوبة Wilāyat Jandūbah pronounced [ˌʒænˈduːbæ]) is one of the twenty-four governorates of Tunisia. It is predominantly in the high hills of the Tell Atlas north-western Tunisia, bordering Algeria and the Mediterranean Sea. It covers an area of 3,102 km² and has a population of 401,477 (2014 census). The capital is Jendouba.
The following eight municipalities are located in Jendouba Governorate: