La Soukra
La Soukra
سكرة | |
|---|---|
Commune and town | |
Soukra road in La Soukra | |
La Soukra Location of La Soukra in Tunisia | |
| Coordinates: 36°53′N 10°15′E / 36.883°N 10.250°E | |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Governorate | Ariana Governorate |
| Area | |
• Total | 28.01 km2 (10.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 159,862 |
| • Density | 5,707/km2 (14,780/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
La Soukra (سكرة) is a city and commune in the Ariana Governorate of Tunisia, forming part of the northern suburbs of Greater Tunis. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 159,862. The city lies in the center of a vast agricultural plain that was historically dominated by orange orchards, of which only a few remnants remain. Since the 2000s, rapid urban expansion has significantly transformed La Soukra’s landscape and urban character into a modern residential suburb with affluent neighborhoods and recreational facilities.