Souk Lahad

Souk Lahad
Commune and town
Souk Lahad is located in Tunisia Souk Lahad Location in Tunisia
Coordinates:
Country	Tunisia
Governorate	Kebili
Population (2004)
• Total	18,285
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)

Souk Lahad (Arabic: سوق الأحد‎‎ Sūq al Aḥad) is an oasis town and commune in the Kébili Governorate, Tunisia, about 15 kilometers northwest of the town of Kébili. It is located in the Nefzaoua region on the road from Kebili to Tozeur, just east of the point where the road begins its traversal of the Chott el-Jerid. It is the administrative seat of a delegation of the same name.

As suggested by its name—sūq al-aḥad means "Sunday market" in Arabic—the town developed as an agricultural community before light industry was introduced, as well as some tourism, with a luxury hotel.

As of 2004 Soul Lahad had a population of 18,285.

Gallery

Welcome sign on arrival at Souk Lahad, Tunisia, from Kebili. Welcome sign on arrival at Souk Lahad, Tunisia, from Kebili.  Monument at eastern entry to Souk Lahad, Tunisia, with anti-Ben Ali graffiti. Monument at eastern entry to Souk Lahad, Tunisia, with anti-Ben Ali graffiti.  Statue at the western entrance to Souk Lahad, Tunisia, depicting a local woman in traditional garb (here, seen from behind). Statue at the western entrance to Souk Lahad, Tunisia, depicting a local woman in traditional garb (here, seen from behind).

See also

• List of cities in Tunisia