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Cheylus

Zaghouan Governorate, Tunisia · Africa

About Cheylus

Cheylus sits on the route: 20 minutes from Bir M’cherga, 40km from Carthage.

Cheylus is a town located in Zaghouan Governorate, Tunisia. With a population of 5,325, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Cheylus sits in Tunisia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Africa/Tunis time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cheylus to your route.

About Cheylus

Djebel Oust is a town and commune in the Zaghouan Governorate, Tunisia. As of 2004 it had a population of 3,830. The city is participating in the loosening of the industrial activities of the capital, notably because of its situation on the RN3. With Bir Mcherga, it hosts one of the three important industrial zones of

Read more the governorate on more than 200 hectares including a very important cement plant. The city is best known for its hot water source since ancient times. If it emerged from the eastern flank of the mountain, it is now pumped 100 meters deep. A spa has been created to exploit the properties of this chloro-sulfated water of 54 °C. An ancient city was discovered, located halfway between the cities of Thuburbo Majus and Oudna. A sanctuary, thermal baths, cisterns and a residence attached to the thermal baths have been uncovered. A Franco-Tunisian archaeological mission has been in charge since 2000 to study the site.

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Where is Cheylus located?

Cheylus is located in Zaghouan Governorate, Tunisia, Africa. The coordinates are 36.5572 latitude, 10.0600 longitude.

What is the population of Cheylus?

Cheylus has a population of approximately 5,325 people, making it a town in Tunisia.

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Quick Information

Population
5,325
Continent
Africa
Country
Tunisia
Region
Zaghouan Governorate
Timezone
Africa/Tunis
Coordinates
36.5572, 10.0600

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Tunisia

Police
197
Ambulance
190
Fire
198
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Cheylus

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Carthage

The ruins of the once-mighty Phoenician and later Roman city near modern Tunis, featuring Punic harbors, Roman baths, villas, and the Tophet sanctuary.

40 km · about 45 min drive

photogenic

Sidi Bou Said

A clifftop village above the Gulf of Tunis painted entirely blue and white after Rodolphe d'Erlanger popularised the scheme in the 1920s. Bougainvillea-hung lanes climb to terrace cafés overlooking the Mediterranean.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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Sejoumi

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La Mornaghia

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23 km awayPop. 19,834

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