Sidi Bouzid Population 2026

Sidi Bouzid has a population of 47,595, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Sidi Bouzid Governorate. Roughly 0.4% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,595

Rank in Tunisia

#50

Coordinates

35.04°N, 9.48°E

~332 m elevation · Africa/Tunis

Distance to capital (Tunis)

207 km

129 miles, straight line

Cities near Sidi Bouzid

Sbeitla23,764 people · ~39 km away
Kasserine84,365 people · ~61 km away
Feriana75,000 people · ~84 km away
Kairouan139,070 people · ~90 km away
Gafsa95,242 people · ~94 km away
Thala18,230 people · ~95 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sidi Bouzid?

Sidi Bouzid has a population of 47,595 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Tunisia.

What region is Sidi Bouzid in?

Sidi Bouzid is located in Sidi Bouzid Governorate, Tunisia.

Is Sidi Bouzid the capital of Tunisia?

No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 207 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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