Menzel Chaker

Menzel Chaker is a very old town in the countryside of Sfax, Tunisia, formerly known as Triaga.[1] It is noticed for its production of olives and other fruits, vegetables and produces as Olive Oil.

Menzel Chaker
منزل شاكر
Menzel Chaker is located in Tunisia
Menzel Chaker
Menzel Chaker
Coordinates: 34°55′N 10°21′E
Country Tunisia
GovernorateSfax Governorate
Population
 (2014 census)
 • Total2,309

It is in Sfax delegation, which is in the Sfax Governorate, and nowadays, it contains nearly 2214 people.

The town served a real function in the Tunisian French war (1881-1956) and during the construction of the state (1956-1964).

References
  1. Despois, Jean (1973). Maghreb & Sahara: études géographiques offertes à Jean Despois. Société de Géographie. p. 145. OCLC 822169.
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