El Mourouj Population 2026
El Mourouj has a population of 120,732, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Ben Arous Governorate. Roughly 1.0% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 5.7× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
120,732
Rank in Tunisia
#8
Coordinates
36.71°N, 10.21°E
~20 m elevation · Africa/Tunis
Distance to capital (Tunis)
12 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ben Arous Governorate
| City | Population | Rank in Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Arous | 88,322 | #20 |
| Radès | 72,209 | #28 |
| Fouchana | 45,107 | #53 |
| Hammam-Lif | 44,207 | #57 |
| Ez Zahra | 34,962 | #67 |
| La Sebala du Mornag | 33,421 | #69 |
| Borj Cedria | 31,858 | #74 |
Cities near El Mourouj
- Fouchana45,107 people · ~4 km away
- Ben Arous88,322 people · ~5 km away
- La Mohammedia66,593 people · ~6 km away
- Mégrine25,863 people · ~7 km away
- La Sebala du Mornag33,421 people · ~8 km away
- Radès72,209 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Mourouj?
El Mourouj has a population of 120,732 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Tunisia.
What region is El Mourouj in?
El Mourouj is located in Ben Arous Governorate, Tunisia.
Is El Mourouj the capital of Tunisia?
No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 12 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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