Monastir Population 2026
Monastir has a population of 93,306, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Monastir Governorate. Roughly 0.8% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 7.4× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
93,306
Rank in Tunisia
#16
Coordinates
35.78°N, 10.83°E
~20 m elevation · Africa/Tunis
Distance to capital (Tunis)
130 km
81 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Monastir Governorate
| City | Population | Rank in Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Skanes | 64,222 | #36 |
| Moknine | 62,802 | #40 |
| Ksar Hellal | 55,415 | #45 |
| Djemmal | 55,285 | #46 |
| Teboulba | 41,731 | #61 |
| Ouerdanine | 23,707 | #92 |
| Sahline | 21,533 | #99 |
| Bekalta | 20,506 | #106 |
Cities near Monastir
- Skanes64,222 people · ~3 km away
- Bembla et Mnara16,078 people · ~9 km away
- Sahline21,533 people · ~11 km away
- Maatmeur18,996 people · ~13 km away
- Ksar Hellal55,415 people · ~16 km away
- Ouardenine18,287 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Monastir?
Monastir has a population of 93,306 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Tunisia.
What region is Monastir in?
Monastir is located in Monastir Governorate, Tunisia.
Is Monastir the capital of Tunisia?
No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 130 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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