Mareth Population 2026

Mareth has a population of 17,385, making it the #118 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Gabès Governorate. Roughly 0.1% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,385

Rank in Tunisia

#118

Coordinates

33.62°N, 10.29°E

~51 m elevation · Africa/Tunis

Distance to capital (Tunis)

356 km

221 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gabès Governorate

City	Population	Rank in Tunisia
Gabès	110,075	#10
El Hamma	47,000	#51
Rhennouch	28,051	#79
Métouia	20,648	#105
Chenini Nahal	17,248	#120
Teboulbou	16,931	#121

Cities near Mareth

Teboulbou16,931 people · ~30 km away
Gabès110,075 people · ~34 km away
Chenini Nahal17,248 people · ~35 km away
Medenine71,406 people · ~36 km away
Rhennouch28,051 people · ~41 km away
Ajim24,294 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mareth?

Mareth has a population of 17,385 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #118 biggest city in Tunisia.

What region is Mareth in?

Mareth is located in Gabès Governorate, Tunisia.

Is Mareth the capital of Tunisia?

No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 356 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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