Ksibet El Mediouni
Commune and town in Monastir Governorate, Tunisia
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Ksibet El Mediouni (Arabic: قصيبة المديوني) is a small city located in the region of the Sahel in Tunisia around 10 km south of Monastir. It is a commune in the Monastir Governorate.
Ksibet El Mediouni
قصيبة المديوني | |
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Commune and town | |
Ksibet El Mediouni coast | |
  Ksibet El Mediouni Location within Tunisia | |
| Coordinates: 35°41′24″N 10°51′00″E | |
| Country |  Tunisia |
| Governorate | Monastir Governorate |
| Population (2014[1]) | |
• Total | 14,490 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| Postal code | 5031 |
History
The city origins are thought to be linked to the establishment of an observation post of the Almoravids to control Christian incursion on this part of the Tunisian coast.
Its name is linked to the local saint Mohamed Ben Abd'Allah El Mediouni who may be an Almoravide coming from the village of Mediouna near Casablanca in Morocco.
The city is known for its traditional crafts, especially for its handmade carpets.
