Gabès Population 2026

Gabès has a population of 110,075, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Gabès Governorate. Roughly 0.9% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 6.3× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

110,075

Rank in Tunisia

#10

Coordinates

33.88°N, 10.10°E

~9 m elevation · Africa/Tunis

Distance to capital (Tunis)

327 km

203 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gabès Governorate

City	Population	Rank in Tunisia
El Hamma	47,000	#51
Rhennouch	28,051	#79
Métouia	20,648	#105
Mareth	17,385	#118
Chenini Nahal	17,248	#120
Teboulbou	16,931	#121

Cities near Gabès

Chenini Nahal17,248 people · ~4 km away
Teboulbou16,931 people · ~4 km away
Rhennouch28,051 people · ~7 km away
Métouia20,648 people · ~13 km away
El Hamma47,000 people · ~28 km away
Mareth17,385 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gabès?

Gabès has a population of 110,075 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Tunisia.

What region is Gabès in?

Gabès is located in Gabès Governorate, Tunisia.

Is Gabès 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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