La Marsa Population 2026
La Marsa has a population of 92,987, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Tunis Governorate. Roughly 0.7% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 7.5× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
92,987
Rank in Tunisia
#17
Coordinates
36.88°N, 10.32°E
~12 m elevation · Africa/Tunis
Distance to capital (Tunis)
16 km
10 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tunis Governorate
| City | Population | Rank in Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Tunis | 693,210 | #1 |
| Sejoumi | 109,672 | #11 |
| Le Kram | 88,302 | #21 |
| Le Bardo | 71,961 | #29 |
| La Mohammedia | 66,593 | #33 |
| La Goulette | 45,711 | #52 |
| Mégrine | 25,863 | #85 |
| Carthage | 24,216 | #88 |
Cities near La Marsa
- Carthage24,216 people · ~2 km away
- Le Kram88,302 people · ~5 km away
- La Goulette45,711 people · ~7 km away
- Sukrah159,862 people · ~7 km away
- Aryanah114,486 people · ~12 km away
- La Gazelle94,961 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Marsa?
La Marsa has a population of 92,987 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Tunisia.
What region is La Marsa in?
La Marsa is located in Tunis Governorate, Tunisia.
Is La Marsa the capital of Tunisia?
No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 16 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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