Tunis Municipality

The municipality of Tunis was established in 1858 by General Hussein, making it the first municipality in the Arab world and the second in the Islamic world. Situated on a hill between Sebkha Sijoumi and the lake, it covers an area of 162 square kilometers and has a population density of 1,000 people per square kilometer. The municipality welcomes approximately 2,000 visitors daily, including tourists and service seekers. The municipal administration employs about 4,000 staff members, 2,500 of whom work in sanitation and environmental services. Since its establishment, Tunis has had 33 mayors. The municipal council comprises 60 members and meets four times a year under the leadership of the mayor. The municipality is divided into 15 districts (Bab Bhar, Medina, Bab Souika, Sidi Béchir, Sijoumi, El Omrane, Khadra, Ezzouhour, Ettahrir, El Omrane Superieur, El Menzah, Jebel Jelloud, Kabaria, Hrairia, and the Central Service), each headed by an elected council member under the supervision of the Mayor of Tunis.