Ariana (Tunisia)

Ariana
أريانة
Statue for martyrs in Ariana
Statue for martyrs in Ariana
Ariana is located in Tunisia
Ariana
Ariana
Location in Tunisia
Coordinates: 36°51′45″N 10°11′44″E / 36.86250°N 10.19556°E / 36.86250; 10.19556
Country Tunisia
GovernorateAriana Governorate
Delegation(s)Ariana Medina
Government
 • MayorFadhel Moussa (Independent)
Area
 • Total
209 sq mi (542 km2)
Population
 (2014[1])
 • Total
123,079
Time zoneUTC1 (CET)

Ariana (Arabic: أريانة Ariana) is a coastal city in north-eastern Tunisia, part of the agglomeration of Tunis, also called "Grand Tunis". It is located at the north of Tunis city center, around 36°51′45″N 10°11′44″E / 36.86250°N 10.19556°E / 36.86250; 10.19556. It is the capital of Ariana Governorate and the country's eighth largest city.

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