Métouia Population 2026

Métouia has a population of 20,648, making it the #105 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Gabès Governorate. Roughly 0.2% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,648

Rank in Tunisia

#105

Coordinates

33.96°N, 10.00°E

~27 m elevation · Africa/Tunis

Distance to capital (Tunis)

318 km

197 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
Mareth	17,385	#118
Chenini Nahal	17,248	#120
Teboulbou	16,931	#121

Cities near Métouia

Rhennouch28,051 people · ~7 km away
Chenini Nahal17,248 people · ~11 km away
Gabès110,075 people · ~13 km away
Teboulbou16,931 people · ~17 km away
El Hamma47,000 people · ~20 km away
Mareth17,385 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Métouia?

Métouia has a population of 20,648 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #105 biggest city in Tunisia.

What region is Métouia in?

Métouia is located in Gabès Governorate, Tunisia.

Is Métouia the capital of Tunisia?

No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 318 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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