Sfax Population 2026
Sfax has a population of 280,566, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Sfax Governorate. Roughly 2.3% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 2.5× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
280,566
Rank in Tunisia
#2
Coordinates
34.74°N, 10.76°E
~8 m elevation · Africa/Tunis
Distance to capital (Tunis)
237 km
147 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sfax Governorate
| City | Population | Rank in Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Sakiet ed Daier | 125,204 | #7 |
| 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 Sfax
- Dar el Haj Taïeb26,304 people · ~5 km away
- Gremda40,862 people · ~7 km away
- Sakiet ez Zit100,000 people · ~7 km away
- El Ain43,333 people · ~7 km away
- Sakiet ed Daier125,204 people · ~7 km away
- Sidi Abid33,419 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sfax?
Sfax has a population of 280,566 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Tunisia.
What region is Sfax in?
Sfax is located in Sfax Governorate, Tunisia.
Is Sfax the capital of Tunisia?
No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 237 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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