El Ain Population 2026
El Ain has a population of 43,333, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Sfax Governorate. Roughly 0.3% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,333
Rank in Tunisia
#58
Coordinates
34.80°N, 10.78°E
~15 m elevation · Africa/Tunis
Distance to capital (Tunis)
231 km
143 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sfax Governorate
| City | Population | Rank in Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Sfax | 280,566 | #2 |
| Sakiet ed Daier | 125,204 | #7 |
| Sakiet ez Zit | 100,000 | #13 |
| Gremda | 40,862 | #62 |
| Sidi Abid | 33,419 | #70 |
| Dar el Haj Taïeb | 26,304 | #84 |
| Mahires | 15,878 | #124 |
| Kellabine | 15,501 | #125 |
Cities near El Ain
- Sakiet ez Zit100,000 people · ~2 km away
- Sakiet ed Daier125,204 people · ~2 km away
- Dar el Haj Taïeb26,304 people · ~4 km away
- Gremda40,862 people · ~6 km away
- Sfax280,566 people · ~7 km away
- Sidi Abid33,419 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Ain?
El Ain has a population of 43,333 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Tunisia.
What region is El Ain in?
El Ain is located in Sfax Governorate, Tunisia.
Is El Ain the capital of Tunisia?
No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 231 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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