About Kairouan
Located in Tunisia, the city of Kairouan sits at an elevation of 68 metres within the region of the same name. It has existed as a municipality since 670. According to 2014 census data, the population is 186,653. The city features the Great Mosque of Kairouan, the Three Doors Mosque, and the Al Bey Mosque. Kairouan maintains international connections through twin town agreements with Bursa, Timbuktu, Fez, Samarkand, and Tlemcen. The local infrastructure includes the University of Kairouan and the Carpet Museum, alongside other religious sites such as the Al Malek Mosque, the Kairouan Synagogue, and the Immaculate Conception Church.
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