Mahires Population 2026
Mahires has a population of 15,878, making it the #124 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Sfax Governorate. Roughly 0.1% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,878
Rank in Tunisia
#124
Coordinates
34.53°N, 10.50°E
~9 m elevation · Africa/Tunis
Distance to capital (Tunis)
257 km
160 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sfax Governorate
| City | Population | Rank in Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Sfax | 280,566 | #2 |
| Sakiet ed Daier | 125,204 | #7 |
| Sakiet ez Zit | 100,000 | #13 |
| El Ain | 43,333 | #58 |
| Gremda | 40,862 | #62 |
| Sidi Abid | 33,419 | #70 |
| Dar el Haj Taïeb | 26,304 | #84 |
| Kellabine | 15,501 | #125 |
Cities near Mahires
- Sidi Abid33,419 people · ~26 km away
- Sfax280,566 people · ~34 km away
- Gremda40,862 people · ~36 km away
- Dar el Haj Taïeb26,304 people · ~36 km away
- Sakiet ez Zit100,000 people · ~39 km away
- El Ain43,333 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mahires?
Mahires has a population of 15,878 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #124 biggest city in Tunisia.
What region is Mahires in?
Mahires is located in Sfax Governorate, Tunisia.
Is Mahires the capital of Tunisia?
No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 257 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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