Siliana
Siliana (Tunisian Arabic: سليانة ⓘ) is a modern farming town in northern Tunisia. It is located at around 36°4′55″N 9°22′29″E, 130 km south-west of the capital Tunis. It is the capital of the Siliana Governorate. It is located 4 miles away from Jama where the Battle of Zama occurred.
Siliana
سليانة | |
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Siliana Location in Tunisia | |
| Coordinates: 36°4′55″N 9°22′29″E | |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Governorate | Siliana Governorate |
| Delegation(s) | Siliana North, Siliana South |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Abdelhamid Hamami (Nidaa Tounes) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 31,251 |
| Time zone | UTC1 (CET) |
| postal code | 6100 |
Siliana Dam, is located 10 km north of the city of Siliana.
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