El Hamma Population 2026
El Hamma has a population of 47,000, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Gabès Governorate. Roughly 0.4% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,000
Rank in Tunisia
#51
Coordinates
33.89°N, 9.80°E
~64 m elevation · Africa/Tunis
Distance to capital (Tunis)
327 km
203 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of El Hamma?
El Hamma has a population of 47,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Tunisia.
What region is El Hamma in?
El Hamma is located in Gabès Governorate, Tunisia.
Is El Hamma the capital of Tunisia?
No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 327 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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