Jendouba Population 2026

Jendouba has a population of 51,408, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Jendouba Governorate. Roughly 0.4% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

51,408

Rank in Tunisia

#49

Coordinates

36.50°N, 8.78°E

~143 m elevation · Africa/Tunis

Distance to capital (Tunis)

129 km

80 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jendouba Governorate

City	Population	Rank in Tunisia
Tabarka	19,770	#107
Ghardimaou	19,574	#108

Cities near Jendouba

Ghardimaou19,574 people · ~31 km away
El Kef53,596 people · ~37 km away
Tabursuq21,022 people · ~42 km away
Béja61,568 people · ~44 km away
Tabarka19,770 people · ~50 km away
Dahmani30,720 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jendouba?

Jendouba has a population of 51,408 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Tunisia.

What region is Jendouba in?

Jendouba is located in Jendouba Governorate, Tunisia.

Is Jendouba the capital of Tunisia?

No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 129 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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