Most Dense in Tunisia

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Rent Lowest Rent Most Educated Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Safest Cities Highest Crime Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities

All Countries · Tunisia

Most Dense — Tunisia

1 Tozeur 35 747,400/mi²

2 Kasserine 02 648,962/mi²

3 Ettadhamen 38 366,574/mi²

4 Hammam-Lif 27 298,500/mi²

5 Moknine 16 285,555/mi²

6 El Kef 14 255,219/mi²

7 Nabeul 19 207,168/mi²

8 Douar Hicher 39 183,404/mi²

9 Tataouine 34 145,487/mi²

10 Monastir 16 107,248/mi²

11 Radès 27 101,692/mi²

12 Metlaoui 30 61,324/mi²

13 Houmt Souk 28 59,300/mi²

14 El Ksar 30 57,168/mi²

15 Chenini Nahal 29 53,900/mi²

16 Gabès 29 51,678/mi²

17 El Mourouj 27 51,497/mi²

18 Douane 19 50,582/mi²

19 La Gazelle 38 48,204/mi²

20 Jendouba 06 42,486/mi²

21 Menzel Bourguiba 18 39,519/mi²

22 Ousseltia 03 36,024/mi²

23 Sukrah 38 34,401/mi²

24 Den Den 39 32,273/mi²

25 Siliana 22 31,889/mi²

26 Msaken 23 31,581/mi²

27 Zouila 15 30,798/mi²

28 El Ain 32 29,885/mi²

29 Manouba 39 27,830/mi²

30 Ben Gardane 28 26,842/mi²

31 Ghomrassen 34 23,337/mi²

32 Medenine 28 22,455/mi²

33 Thala 02 21,964/mi²

34 Oued Lill 39 19,677/mi²

35 Sakiet ez Zit 32 19,220/mi²

36 Dar el Haj Taïeb 32 17,773/mi²

37 Ez Zahra 27 17,138/mi²

38 Ghardimaou 06 16,874/mi²

39 Testour 17 15,949/mi²

40 Mégrine 36 15,445/mi²

41 La Mohammedia 36 14,508/mi²

42 Ksar Hellal 16 14,480/mi²

43 Boumhel El Bassatine 27 14,322/mi²

44 Akouda 23 13,333/mi²

45 Sfax 32 12,977/mi²

46 Sousse 23 12,764/mi²

47 Mnihla 38 12,720/mi²

48 Dar Chabanne 19 12,655/mi²

49 Béja 17 12,216/mi²

50 Teboulba 16 12,131/mi²

51 Djemmal 16 11,942/mi²

52 Aïne Draham 06 11,499/mi²

53 Bizerte 18 10,543/mi²

54 Menzel Bouzaiane 33 10,018/mi²

55 Soliman 19 9,805/mi²

56 Ksour Essaf 15 9,114/mi²

57 Tabursuq 17 9,026/mi²

58 Fouchana 27 9,021/mi²

59 Maktar 22 8,788/mi²

60 Menzel Temime 19 8,724/mi²

61 Tunis 36 8,444/mi²

62 Jerissa 14 7,909/mi²

63 Sakiet ed Daier 32 7,835/mi²

64 Bennane Bodheur 16 7,625/mi²

65 Ouerdanine 16 7,522/mi²

66 Menzel Jemil 18 7,510/mi²

67 Seïada 16 7,449/mi²

68 El Hamma 29 7,410/mi²

69 Kélibia 19 7,207/mi²

70 Mateur 18 7,141/mi²

71 Hammamet 19 7,020/mi²

72 Kalaa Srira 23 6,896/mi²

73 Gremda 32 6,879/mi²

74 La Mornaghia 39 6,701/mi²

75 Tebourba 39 6,590/mi²

76 Zaghouan 37 6,399/mi²

77 Lemta 16 6,363/mi²

78 Tinja 18 6,310/mi²

79 Bou Salem 06 6,252/mi²

80 Dahmani 14 6,245/mi²

81 La Sebala du Mornag 27 5,792/mi²

82 Maatmeur 16 5,637/mi²

83 Rhennouch 29 5,533/mi²

84 Gafsa 30 5,483/mi²

85 Bembla et Mnara 16 5,088/mi²

86 As Sars 14 5,015/mi²

87 Korba 19 4,670/mi²

88 Bou Arada 22 4,539/mi²

89 El Mgarsa 28 4,477/mi²

90 Messadine 23 4,310/mi²

91 Skanes 16 4,279/mi²

92 El Fahs 37 4,148/mi²

93 Feriana 02 4,130/mi²

94 Banbalah 16 3,914/mi²

95 Bekalta 16 3,790/mi²

96 El Jem 15 3,766/mi²

97 Ksibet el Mediouni 16 3,635/mi²

98 Ajim 28 3,573/mi²

99 Jedeïda 39 3,512/mi²

100 Tabarka 06 3,444/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Tunisia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Tozeur leads with 747,400 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Tozeur has 747,400 people per square mile — that's roughly 1,168 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

Browse Rankings by Region

Tunisia — By Region

Ariana Governorate Béja Governorate Ben Arous Governorate Bizerte Governorate Gabès Governorate Gafsa Jendouba Governorate Kairouan Kasserine Governorate Kebili Governorate Kef Governorate Mahdia Governorate Manouba Medenine Governorate Monastir Governorate Nabeul Governorate Sfax Governorate Sidi Bouzid Governorate Siliana Governorate Sousse Governorate Tunis Governorate Zaghouan Governorate

By Country

Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Benin Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czechia Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Ethiopia Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guadeloupe Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Moldova Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea North Macedonia Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territory Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of the Congo Reunion Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Somalia South Africa South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand The Netherlands Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe