Souitir is a small village in the south-east of
Tunisia
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Location
It is within the
Medenine Governorate
Medenine ( ') is one of the 24 governorates (provinces) of Tunisia.
Geography
The governorate encompasses the south-easternmost coastal strip, totalling 9167 km2 and had a population of 479,520 at the 2014 census. The capital is Medenine. Th ...
, approximately 20 kilometers from
Medenine
Medenine ( ar, مدنين ) is the major town in south-eastern Tunisia, south of the port of Gabès and the Island of Djerba, on the main route to Libya. It is the capital of Medenine Governorate.
Overview
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Demographics
The number of inhabitants in Souitir has increased significantly during the last decade. Although the exact number is not known, it is estimated to be around 1000 inhabitants.
Economy
The economic activity in Souitir is limited to agriculture.
Infrastructure
Souitir has a primary school, a dispensary, and a mosque.
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Populated places in Tunisia