Houmt Souk Population 2026

Houmt Souk has a population of 89,228, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Medenine Governorate. Roughly 0.7% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 7.8× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

89,228

Rank in Tunisia

#19

Coordinates

33.88°N, 10.86°E

~5 m elevation · Africa/Tunis

Distance to capital (Tunis)

333 km

207 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Medenine Governorate

City	Population	Rank in Tunisia
Ben Gardane	87,404	#22
Zarzis	79,316	#26
Medenine	71,406	#30
El Mgarsa	63,528	#37
Midoun	32,000	#73
Ajim	24,294	#87

Cities near Houmt Souk

El Mgarsa63,528 people · ~14 km away
Midoun32,000 people · ~15 km away
Ajim24,294 people · ~19 km away
Zarzis79,316 people · ~48 km away
Mareth17,385 people · ~60 km away
Medenine71,406 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Houmt Souk?

Houmt Souk has a population of 89,228 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Tunisia.

What region is Houmt Souk in?

Houmt Souk is located in Medenine Governorate, Tunisia.

Is Houmt Souk the capital of Tunisia?

No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 333 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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