Douz Population 2026

Douz has a population of 34,221, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Kebili Governorate. Roughly 0.3% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,221

Rank in Tunisia

#68

Coordinates

33.47°N, 9.02°E

~62 m elevation · Africa/Tunis

Distance to capital (Tunis)

387 km

240 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kebili Governorate

City	Population	Rank in Tunisia
Kebili	26,310	#83

Cities near Douz

Kebili26,310 people · ~27 km away
El Hamma47,000 people · ~86 km away
Tozeur37,370 people · ~96 km away
Métouia20,648 people · ~106 km away
Chenini Nahal17,248 people · ~106 km away
Gafsa95,242 people · ~109 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Douz?

Douz has a population of 34,221 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in Tunisia.

What region is Douz in?

Douz is located in Kebili Governorate, Tunisia.

Is Douz the capital of Tunisia?

No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 387 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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