Tataouine Population 2026

Tataouine has a population of 66,924, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Tataouine. Roughly 0.5% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

66,924

Rank in Tunisia

#32

Coordinates

32.93°N, 10.45°E

~238 m elevation · Africa/Tunis

Distance to capital (Tunis)

433 km

269 miles, straight line

Cities near Tataouine

Medenine71,406 people · ~48 km away
Ben Gardane87,404 people · ~75 km away
Mareth17,385 people · ~78 km away
Zarzis79,316 people · ~89 km away
Ajim24,294 people · ~93 km away
Teboulbou16,931 people · ~107 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tataouine?

Tataouine has a population of 66,924 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Tunisia.

What region is Tataouine in?

Tataouine is located in Tataouine, Tunisia.

Is Tataouine the capital of Tunisia?

No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 433 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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