Sakiet ed Daier Population 2026
Sakiet ed Daier has a population of 125,204, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Sfax Governorate. Roughly 1.0% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 5.5× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
125,204
Rank in Tunisia
#7
Coordinates
34.79°N, 10.81°E
~12 m elevation · Africa/Tunis
Distance to capital (Tunis)
232 km
144 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sfax Governorate
| City | Population | Rank in Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Sfax | 280,566 | #2 |
| Sakiet ez Zit | 100,000 | #13 |
| El Ain | 43,333 | #58 |
| Gremda | 40,862 | #62 |
| Sidi Abid | 33,419 | #70 |
| Dar el Haj Taïeb | 26,304 | #84 |
| Mahires | 15,878 | #124 |
| Kellabine | 15,501 | #125 |
Cities near Sakiet ed Daier
- El Ain43,333 people · ~2 km away
- Sakiet ez Zit100,000 people · ~4 km away
- Dar el Haj Taïeb26,304 people · ~6 km away
- Sfax280,566 people · ~7 km away
- Gremda40,862 people · ~8 km away
- Sidi Abid33,419 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sakiet ed Daier?
Sakiet ed Daier has a population of 125,204 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Tunisia.
What region is Sakiet ed Daier in?
Sakiet ed Daier is located in Sfax Governorate, Tunisia.
Is Sakiet ed Daier the capital of Tunisia?
No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 232 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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