Gafsa Population 2026

Gafsa has a population of 95,242, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Gafsa. Roughly 0.8% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 7.3× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

95,242

Rank in Tunisia

#14

Coordinates

34.42°N, 8.78°E

~295 m elevation · Africa/Tunis

Distance to capital (Tunis)

294 km

183 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gafsa

City	Population	Rank in Tunisia
Metlaoui	39,021	#63
Ar Rudayyif	26,976	#82
Moularès	21,431	#100

Cities near Gafsa

Metlaoui39,021 people · ~37 km away
Moularès21,431 people · ~48 km away
Ar Rudayyif26,976 people · ~58 km away
Feriana75,000 people · ~61 km away
Kebili26,310 people · ~82 km away
Tozeur37,370 people · ~82 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gafsa?

Gafsa has a population of 95,242 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Tunisia.

What region is Gafsa in?

Gafsa is located in Gafsa, Tunisia.

Is Gafsa the capital of Tunisia?

No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 294 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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