Sakiet ez Zit Population 2026
Sakiet ez Zit has a population of 100,000, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Sfax Governorate. Roughly 0.8% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 6.9× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
100,000
Rank in Tunisia
#13
Coordinates
34.80°N, 10.76°E
~22 m elevation · Africa/Tunis
Distance to capital (Tunis)
231 km
143 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sfax Governorate
| City | Population | Rank in Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Sfax | 280,566 | #2 |
| Sakiet ed Daier | 125,204 | #7 |
| 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 ez Zit
- El Ain43,333 people · ~2 km away
- Dar el Haj Taïeb26,304 people · ~3 km away
- Sakiet ed Daier125,204 people · ~4 km away
- Gremda40,862 people · ~4 km away
- Sfax280,566 people · ~7 km away
- Sidi Abid33,419 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sakiet ez Zit?
Sakiet ez Zit has a population of 100,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Tunisia.
What region is Sakiet ez Zit in?
Sakiet ez Zit is located in Sfax Governorate, Tunisia.
Is Sakiet ez Zit the capital of Tunisia?
No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 231 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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