Radès Population 2026
Radès has a population of 72,209, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Ben Arous Governorate. Roughly 0.6% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 9.6× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,209
Rank in Tunisia
#28
Coordinates
36.77°N, 10.27°E
~5 m elevation · Africa/Tunis
Distance to capital (Tunis)
11 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ben Arous Governorate
| City | Population | Rank in Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| El Mourouj | 120,732 | #8 |
| Ben Arous | 88,322 | #20 |
| Fouchana | 45,107 | #53 |
| Hammam-Lif | 44,207 | #57 |
| Ez Zahra | 34,962 | #67 |
| La Sebala du Mornag | 33,421 | #69 |
| Borj Cedria | 31,858 | #74 |
Cities near Radès
- Mégrine25,863 people · ~3 km away
- Ez Zahra34,962 people · ~4 km away
- Ben Arous88,322 people · ~5 km away
- La Goulette45,711 people · ~6 km away
- Hammam-Lif44,207 people · ~7 km away
- Le Kram88,302 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Radès?
Radès has a population of 72,209 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Tunisia.
What region is Radès in?
Radès is located in Ben Arous Governorate, Tunisia.
Is Radès the capital of Tunisia?
No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 11 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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