Menzel Temime (منزل تميم) is a town in northeast Tunisia southeast of the peninsula of Cap Bon.
Menzel Temime
Northeastern city in Tunisia | |
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  Menzel Temime Location in Tunisia | |
| Coordinates: 36°47′N 10°59′E / 36.783°N 10.983°E | |
| Country |  Tunisia |
| Governorate | Nabeul Governorate |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 44,424 |
| Time zone | UTC1 (CET) |
The municipality of Menzel Temime was established on 19 February 1921, the municipal boundaries stretching over an area of 25,000 hectares. It is located in the Nabeul Governorate and has a population of 44,424 inhabitants.[1]
The city was founded in the eleventh century by Moez ibn Temmime, a member of the Normans.
It is known for its food industry (peanuts, tomatoes, and peppers) and textile industry (garments, shoes and hosiery). It hosts a large weekly market[2].[citation needed]. The city is also known for its well preserved beach.[3]
The city is the hometown for Union Sportive Témimiene,[4] one of the oldest handball clubs in Tunisia. Menzel Temime is the hometown of the singer Youssef Tmimi[5][citation needed] and handballer Wissem Hmam.
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