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Ariana Governorate

Ariana Governorate is one of the 24 governorates of Tunisia. Located in northern Tunisia, it has an approximately triangular shape, with one side bordering the Gulf of Tunis. It covers an area of 482 km2 (186 sq mi) and has a population of 668,552. Its capital is Ariana.

Geography
Ariana Governorate is located in northern Tunisia and has an approximately triangular shape, with its eastern side bordering part of the Gulf of Tunis (an inlet of the Mediterranean Sea). It shares borders with Tunis to the south, Bizerte to the north, and Manouba to the west. The average annual temperature is 18.7 °C, and the region receives about 450 mm of rainfall per year. == Administrative divisions ==
Administrative divisions
Administratively, the governorate is divided into seven delegations (mutamadiyat), seven municipalities, four rural councils, and approximately 42 sectors (imadas). The delegations and their populations from the 2014 and 2024 censuses are listed below: Note: The 2024 figures are from the official RGPH 2024 census (conducted 6 November 2024). Some delegations experienced slight declines (e.g., Ariana Medina and Ettadhamen), possibly due to boundary adjustments or migration patterns, while others, such as Raoued and La Soukra, saw significant growth from suburban expansion. The total population sums to 668,552 for the governorate. == Politics ==
Politics
Governors The governor of Ariana Governorate is appointed by the President of Tunisia. The following table lists all governors since the creation of the governorate in 1983, in reverse chronological order (most recent first): == References ==
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