Kairouan Population 2026
Kairouan has a population of 139,070, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Kairouan. Roughly 1.1% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 5.0× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
139,070
Rank in Tunisia
#5
Coordinates
35.68°N, 10.10°E
~65 m elevation · Africa/Tunis
Distance to capital (Tunis)
127 km
79 miles, straight line
Cities near Kairouan
- Msaken89,745 people · ~44 km away
- Kalaa Srira44,220 people · ~45 km away
- Kelaa Kebira63,264 people · ~45 km away
- Ezzouhour17,348 people · ~46 km away
- Akouda27,200 people · ~47 km away
- Zaouiet Sousse20,992 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kairouan?
Kairouan has a population of 139,070 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Tunisia.
What region is Kairouan in?
Kairouan is located in Kairouan, Tunisia.
Is Kairouan the capital of Tunisia?
No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 127 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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