Siliana
سليانة | |
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Coordinates: 36°4′55″N 9°22′29″E / 36.08194°N 9.37472°E | |
Country | Tunisia |
Governorate | Siliana Governorate |
Delegation(s) | Siliana North, Siliana South |
Government | |
• Mayor | Abdelhamid Hamami (Nidaa Tounes) |
Population (2022) | |
• Total | 35,951 |
Time zone | UTC1 (CET) |
postal code | 6100 |
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 / 36.08194°N 9.37472°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 Dam, is located 10 km north of the city of Siliana.