Menzel Jemil Population 2026
Menzel Jemil has a population of 22,231, making it the #95 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Bizerte Governorate. Roughly 0.2% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,231
Rank in Tunisia
#95
Coordinates
37.24°N, 9.91°E
~26 m elevation · Africa/Tunis
Distance to capital (Tunis)
51 km
32 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bizerte Governorate
| City | Population | Rank in Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Bizerte | 138,430 | #6 |
| Menzel Bourguiba | 58,800 | #43 |
| Mateur | 32,492 | #71 |
| Rass el Djebel | 31,574 | #75 |
| Tinja | 21,167 | #101 |
| Menzel Abderhaman | 19,078 | #110 |
| Douar Tindja | 18,551 | #113 |
| El Alia | 18,410 | #114 |
Cities near Menzel Jemil
- Menzel Abderhaman19,078 people · ~5 km away
- Bizerte138,430 people · ~6 km away
- El Alia18,410 people · ~13 km away
- Menzel Bourguiba58,800 people · ~15 km away
- Tinja21,167 people · ~16 km away
- Douar Tindja18,551 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Menzel Jemil?
Menzel Jemil has a population of 22,231 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #95 biggest city in Tunisia.
What region is Menzel Jemil in?
Menzel Jemil is located in Bizerte Governorate, Tunisia.
Is Menzel Jemil the capital of Tunisia?
No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 51 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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