Sebkret el Melah
Sebkret el Melah is a sabkha in Gabès Governorate, Tunisia. Sebkret el Melah is situated nearby to the town Oudhref.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Nearby places include Oudhref and Métouia.
Oudhref
Town
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Oudhref is a town and commune in the Gabès Governorate, Tunisia. As of 2004 it had a population of 9,058. The town is known for producing margoum, which is used to make Berber carpets. Oudhref is situated 6 km east of Sebkret el Melah.
Métouia
Village
Métouia, also spelled El Méthouia, is a town and commune in the Gabès Governorate, Tunisia. As of 2004 it had a population of 9,946. In summer, it increases to nearly 50 000 inhabitants due to the return of summer residents living abroad. Métouia is situated 9 km east of Sebkret el Melah.
Sebkret el Melah
- Type: Sabkha
- Also known as: “Sabkhat al Milḩ”
- Category: landform
- Location: Gabès Governorate, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
33.97433° or 33° 58′ 28″ northLongitude
9.9036° or 9° 54′ 13″ eastElevation
30 metres (98 feet)Open location code
8F5FXWF3+PCGeoNames ID
2468895
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