Thala Population 2026

Thala has a population of 18,230, making it the #116 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Kasserine Governorate. Roughly 0.1% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,230

Rank in Tunisia

#116

Coordinates

35.57°N, 8.67°E

~962 m elevation · Africa/Tunis

Distance to capital (Tunis)

193 km

120 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kasserine Governorate

City	Population	Rank in Tunisia
Kasserine	84,365	#23
Feriana	75,000	#27
Sbeitla	23,764	#91

Cities near Thala

Tajerouine19,362 people · ~37 km away
Dahmani30,720 people · ~44 km away
Kasserine84,365 people · ~47 km away
Sbeitla23,764 people · ~56 km away
El Kef53,596 people · ~67 km away
Feriana75,000 people · ~70 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Thala?

Thala has a population of 18,230 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #116 biggest city in Tunisia.

What region is Thala in?

Thala is located in Kasserine Governorate, Tunisia.

Is Thala the capital of Tunisia?

No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 193 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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