Nefta Population 2026

Nefta has a population of 22,745, making it the #94 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Tozeur Governorate. Roughly 0.2% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,745

Rank in Tunisia

#94

Coordinates

33.87°N, 7.88°E

~65 m elevation · Africa/Tunis

Distance to capital (Tunis)

388 km

241 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tozeur Governorate

City	Population	Rank in Tunisia
Tozeur	37,370	#66

Cities near Nefta

Tozeur37,370 people · ~24 km away
Ar Rudayyif26,976 people · ~62 km away
Metlaoui39,021 people · ~69 km away
Moularès21,431 people · ~77 km away
Kebili26,310 people · ~103 km away
Gafsa95,242 people · ~104 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nefta?

Nefta has a population of 22,745 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #94 biggest city in Tunisia.

What region is Nefta in?

Nefta is located in Tozeur Governorate, Tunisia.

Is Nefta the capital of Tunisia?

No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 388 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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