Menzel Jemil (Tunisian Arabic: منزل جميل ) is a coastal town and municipality in north-easternTunisia, 60 km north of the capital,Tunis. Administratively it is located in theMenzel Jemil Delegation of theBizerte Governorate.[1] Geographically Menzel Jemil is located on the east side of theBizerte Lagoon and it is now considered part of thecity of Bizerte metropolitan area. The municipality had 41,343 inhabitants (As of 2014[update] census).[2]
Menzel Jemil is Arabic for "the beautiful hostel". Remel beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Tunisia. It is also the panoramic view of the huge Remel forest.
Menzel Jemil has an important industrial zone where foreign and local firms are installed; most of them deal with textile industry and wiring. The town also has an important military base, owing to its strategic location in the far north of Tunisia. Most of the inhabitants are farmers or working overseas.
37°13′48″N9°54′36″E / 37.23000°N 9.91000°E /37.23000; 9.91000
