Bizerte Population 2026
Bizerte has a population of 138,430, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Bizerte Governorate. Roughly 1.1% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 5.0× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
138,430
Rank in Tunisia
#6
Coordinates
37.27°N, 9.87°E
~5 m elevation · Africa/Tunis
Distance to capital (Tunis)
57 km
35 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bizerte Governorate
| City | Population | Rank in Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Menzel Bourguiba | 58,800 | #43 |
| Mateur | 32,492 | #71 |
| Rass el Djebel | 31,574 | #75 |
| Menzel Jemil | 22,231 | #95 |
| Tinja | 21,167 | #101 |
| Menzel Abderhaman | 19,078 | #110 |
| Douar Tindja | 18,551 | #113 |
| El Alia | 18,410 | #114 |
Cities near Bizerte
- Menzel Abderhaman19,078 people · ~4 km away
- Menzel Jemil22,231 people · ~6 km away
- Menzel Bourguiba58,800 people · ~16 km away
- Tinja21,167 people · ~16 km away
- Douar Tindja18,551 people · ~16 km away
- El Alia18,410 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bizerte?
Bizerte has a population of 138,430 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Tunisia.
What region is Bizerte in?
Bizerte is located in Bizerte Governorate, Tunisia.
Is Bizerte the capital of Tunisia?
No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 57 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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