Béja Governorate
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| Béja باجة |
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| Governorate | |
 Map of Tunisia with Béja highlighted |
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| Country | Tunisia |
| Created | June 21, 1956[1] |
| Capital | Béja |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,740 km2 (1,440 sq mi) |
| Area rank | Ranked 14th of 24 |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 303,032 |
| • Rank | Ranked 18th of 24 |
| • Density | 81/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01) |
| Postal prefix | xx |
| ISO 3166 code | TN-31 |
Béja Governorate (Tunisian Arabic: ولاية باجة Wilāyat Bājah pronounced [ˈbæːʒæ]) is one of the twenty-four governorates of Tunisia. It is situated in northern Tunisia. It covers an area of 3,740 km²[1] and has a population of 303,032(2014 census).[2][3] The capital is Béja.
Geography
The governorate is located 105 kilometres (65 mi) from the capital and surrounded by the governorates of Bizerte, Zaghouan, Manouba, Siliana, and Jendouba.
The average temperature is 18 °C and annual rainfall is 350-1000 millimeters.[1]
Administrative divisions
Administratively, the governorate is divided into nine delegations (mutamadiyat), eight municipalities, eight rural councils, and 101 sectors (imadas).[1] The delegations and their populations from the 2004 and 2014 censuses,[2] are listed below:
| Delegation | Population in 2004 | Population in 2014 |
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| Amdoun | 22,484 | 21,187 |
| Béja Nord | 67,471 | 71,198 |
| Béja Sud | 38,396 | 38,101 |
| Goubellat | 16,383 | 15,762 |
| Medjez El Bab | 38,964 | 41,749 |
| Nefza | 53,195 | 48,101 |
| Teboursouk | 24,327 | 22,115 |
| Testour | 32,772 | 33,613 |
| Tibar | 10,509 | 11,206 |
The following cities and towns are located in the Béja Governorate:
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