Agareb
Agareb (Tunisian Arabic: عقارب) is a coastal town and commune in eastern Tunisia in the Sfax Governorate. It lies 20 kilometres from Sfax. As of 2004 it had a population of 9610.[1]
Agareb | |
|---|---|
Commune and town | |
  Agareb Location in Tunisia | |
| Coordinates: 34°26′N 10°19′E | |
| Country |  Tunisia |
| Governorate | Sfax Governorate |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 11,513 |
| Time zone | UTC1 (CET) |
It was founded by an Islamic saint of the fourteenth century, named Brahim ben Yaakoub Sid Agareb صيد (أسد) عقارب.
Agareb has a large industrial area which includes one of largest tile plants in Tunisia. Pastoral and olive production are important.
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