Redeyef
Commune and town in Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia
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Redeyef (Arabic: الرّدَيِّف Ar Rudayyif) is a town and commune in the Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia. As of 2004 it had a population of 26,143.[1] City industry is mainly based on mining.
Redeyef
الرّدَيِّف | |
|---|---|
Commune and town | |
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 Coat of arms | |
  Redeyef | |
| Coordinates: 34.38°N 8.15°E | |
| Country |  Tunisia |
| Governorate | Gafsa Governorate |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ahmed Tababi (Popular Front) |
| Population (2014) | |
• Total | 26,976 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
Infrastructure
Redeyef is Terminus of railway line Métlaoui-Redeyef. This line, used for transportation phosphates from mines, is famous because is runs through scenic selja gorges.
See also
Population
| Homes | Families | Males | Females | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6029 | 5603 | 12245 | 12801 | 25046 |
