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Béni Khalled
Commune and town in Nabeul Governorate, Tunisia
Béni Khalled is a town and commune in the west of Nabeul Governorate, Tunisia, about 42 km from the capital Tunis. As of 2004 it had a population of 12,573.[1] Béni Khalled is considered an important agricultural town in the region due to its citrus fruit production; it contributes about 45% of the national export of the fruit. It also produces a high percentage of multiple strategic crops including grapes, potatoes and spices as well as raising livestock, milk production and beekeeping. The municipal area covers around 600 ha.
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In 1999, the commune received Presidential Award of "The Cleanest Municipality of Tunisia".