Medjez el Bab Population 2026
Medjez el Bab has a population of 24,100, making it the #90 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Béja Governorate. Roughly 0.2% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,100
Rank in Tunisia
#90
Coordinates
36.65°N, 9.61°E
~51 m elevation · Africa/Tunis
Distance to capital (Tunis)
53 km
33 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Medjez el Bab?
Medjez el Bab has a population of 24,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #90 biggest city in Tunisia.
What region is Medjez el Bab in?
Medjez el Bab is located in Béja Governorate, Tunisia.
Is Medjez el Bab the capital of Tunisia?
No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 53 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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