Tinja Population 2026
Tinja has a population of 21,167, making it the #101 biggest city in 🇹🇳 Tunisia, located in Bizerte Governorate. Roughly 0.2% of Tunisia's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Tunis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,167
Rank in Tunisia
#101
Coordinates
37.16°N, 9.76°E
~8 m elevation · Africa/Tunis
Distance to capital (Tunis)
52 km
32 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bizerte Governorate
| City | Population | Rank in Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Bizerte | 138,430 | #6 |
| Menzel Bourguiba | 58,800 | #43 |
| Mateur | 32,492 | #71 |
| Rass el Djebel | 31,574 | #75 |
| Menzel Jemil | 22,231 | #95 |
| Menzel Abderhaman | 19,078 | #110 |
| Douar Tindja | 18,551 | #113 |
| El Alia | 18,410 | #114 |
Cities near Tinja
- Douar Tindja18,551 people · ~1 km away
- Menzel Bourguiba58,800 people · ~2 km away
- Menzel Abderhaman19,078 people · ~13 km away
- Mateur32,492 people · ~16 km away
- Menzel Jemil22,231 people · ~16 km away
- Bizerte138,430 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tinja?
Tinja has a population of 21,167 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #101 biggest city in Tunisia.
What region is Tinja in?
Tinja is located in Bizerte Governorate, Tunisia.
Is Tinja the capital of Tunisia?
No, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis, about 52 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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