El Alia Population 2026
El Alia has a population of 18,410, making it the #114 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Bizerte Governorate. Roughly 0.1% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,410
Rank in Tunisia
#114
Coordinates
37.17°N, 10.03°E
~100 m elevation · Africa/Tunis
Distance to capital (Tunis)
41 km
25 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bizerte Governorate
| City | Population | Rank in Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Bizerte | 138,430 | #6 |
| 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 |
Cities near El Alia
- Rass el Djebel31,574 people · ~10 km away
- Menzel Jemil22,231 people · ~13 km away
- Galaat el Andeless18,225 people · ~14 km away
- Menzel Abderhaman19,078 people · ~17 km away
- Bizerte138,430 people · ~18 km away
- Menzel Bourguiba58,800 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Alia?
El Alia has a population of 18,410 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #114 biggest city in Tunisia.
What region is El Alia in?
El Alia is located in Bizerte Governorate, Tunisia.
Is El Alia the capital of Tunisia?
No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 41 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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