Bekalta, (Arabic: البقالطة, romanized: al-Biqāliṭa), is a Tunisian coastal town, around 30 km. south of Monastir and around 14 km. northeast of Mahdia. The main activities of the local population are agriculture and fishing. It gives its name to the Baklouti pepper.
Bekalta
البقالطة | |
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Coordinates: 35°37′N 11°00′E / 35.617°N 11.000°E | |
Country | Tunisia |
Governorate | Monastir Governorate |
Population (2022) | |
• Total | 20,506 |
Time zone | UTC1 (CET) |
Postal code | 5090 |
See also
editExternal links
edit- Media related to Bekalta at Wikimedia Commons
- Personal blogs related to Bekalta: bekalta.unblog.fr
- Bekalta travel guide from Wikivoyage
35°37′N 11°00′E / 35.617°N 11.000°E