Gabès
Gabès (/ˈɡɑːbɛs/, UK also /ˈɡɑːbɪs/; Arabic: قابس, romanized: ⓘ), also spelled Cabès, Cabes, Kabes, Gabbs and Gaps, is the capital city of the Gabès Governorate in Tunisia. It is located on the coast of the Gulf of Gabès. With a population of 152,921, Gabès is the 6th largest Tunisian city. Gabes is 327 km away from Tunis and 113 km away from Sfax.
Gabès
قابس | |
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View of Gabès bay | |
Gabès | |
| Coordinates: 33°53′N 10°07′E | |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Governorate | Gabès Governorate |
| Delegation(s) | Gabes Medina, Gabes West, Gabes South |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Habib Dhaouadi (Ennahda) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 152,921 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | Official website |
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