Ar Rudayyif Population 2026

Ar Rudayyif has a population of 26,976, making it the #82 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Gafsa. Roughly 0.2% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ar Rudayyif (capital Tunis shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

26,976

Rank in Tunisia

#82

Coordinates

34.38°N, 8.16°E

~569 m elevation · Africa/Tunis

Distance to capital (Tunis)

326 km

202 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gafsa

City	Population	Rank in Tunisia
Gafsa	95,242	#14
Metlaoui	39,021	#63
Moularès	21,431	#100

Cities near Ar Rudayyif

Moularès21,431 people · ~16 km away
Metlaoui39,021 people · ~24 km away
Tozeur37,370 people · ~52 km away
Gafsa95,242 people · ~58 km away
Nefta22,745 people · ~62 km away
Feriana75,000 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ar Rudayyif?

Ar Rudayyif has a population of 26,976 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #82 biggest city in Tunisia.

What region is Ar Rudayyif in?

Ar Rudayyif is located in Gafsa, Tunisia.

Is Ar Rudayyif the capital of Tunisia?

No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 326 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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