Kebili Governorate (, ; ) is the second largest of the 24 governorates (provinces) of Tunisia. It is situated in south-western Tunisia, bordering Algeria. It covers an area of Portail de l'industrie tunisienne, Gouvernorat de Kébili . and had a population of 156,961 at the 2014 census. Census 2014 (National Institute of Statistics) The capital is Kebili. Its economic activities are mainly focused on agriculture, the oases producing the famous deglet nour dates, and tourism with the Sahara and its dunes located near Douz.
Geography Kebili climate is very difficult in winter (very cold at night) and in summer (high temperature). The region is very nice to visit in spring and in the end of autumn.
Kebili contains a significant part of Tunisia's largest salt pan, which is known as Chott el-Jerid, as well as the western end of Chott el Fejej.
Administrative divisions Kebili Governorate is subdivided into six delegations: Douz North Douz South Faouar Kebili North Kebili South Souk El Ahed
The following five municipalities are located in Kebili Governorate:
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