Manouba is a city in north-eastern Tunisia, and is part the metropolitan area of Tunis, also called “Grand Tunis”. It is located at the west of Tunis city center at around 36°48′28″N 10°6′4″E. It is the capital city of Manouba Governorate.
Manouba has a population of approximately 60,000, and is also home to one of the country’s largest higher learning institutions, Manouba University, which hosts approximately 25,000 students. Its economy is largely based on light and mechanical industries.
