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Rass el Djebel

Bizerte Governorate, Tunisia · Africa

About Rass el Djebel

Rass el Djebel sits on the route: 10 minutes from Rafrāf, 44km from Carthage.

Rass el Djebel is a town located in Bizerte Governorate, Tunisia. With a population of 28,574, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Rass el Djebel 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 Rass el Djebel to your route.

About Rass el Djebel

Ras Jebel, also known as Ras el-Djebel, anciently known as Thunisa, is a town and commune in the Bizerte Governorate of Tunisia. The name of the city refers to the summit or end of the mountain, thus evoking the end of the Atlas Mountains.

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Where is Rass el Djebel located?

Rass el Djebel is located in Bizerte Governorate, Tunisia, Africa. The coordinates are 37.2157 latitude, 10.1253 longitude.

What is the population of Rass el Djebel?

Rass el Djebel has a population of approximately 28,574 people, making it a town in Tunisia.

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Quick Information

Population
28,574
Continent
Africa
Country
Tunisia
Region
Bizerte Governorate
Timezone
Africa/Tunis
Coordinates
37.2157, 10.1253

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Tunisia

Police
197
Ambulance
190
Fire
198
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Rass el Djebel

2 notable places within an hour's 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

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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

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21 km awayPop. 3,765

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