Categories in Gafsa
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gafsa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Cafes | 114 |
| Education | 111 |
| Shopping | 86 |
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Clothing stores | 44 |
| Health and medical | 37 |
| Electronics stores | 36 |
| Corporate management | 33 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 32 |
| Public administration | 32 |
Gafsa Facts
| Area | 1593.9 km² |
| Population | 157,202 |
| Male Population | 78,089 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 79,113 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +130.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +22.3% |
| Median Age | 30 years (Male: 29.6, Female: 30.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,772 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 76 |
| Neighborhoods | Sidi Ahmed Zarroug - سيدي أحمد زروق, Centre Ville, Cité des jeunes, Cité Ennour - حي النور, القيطنة |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 34.42500, 8.78417 |
| Postal Codes | 2100, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2151 |
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Gafsa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,169 | 106,063 | 128,511 | 151,146 | 157,202 | 158,030 | 157,534 |
| Population Density | 42.8 / km² | 66.5 / km² | 80.6 / km² | 94.8 / km² | 98.6 / km² | 99.1 / km² | 98.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGafsa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 22.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gafsa | +130.6% | +48.2% | +22.3% |
| Gafsa Governorate | — | — | — |
| Tunisia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gafsa Median Age
Median Age: 30 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gafsa | 30 yrs | 30.3 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Gafsa Governorate | 30 yrs | 30.3 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Tunisia | 30.5 yrs | 30.9 yrs | 30.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gafsa Population Density
Population Density: 98.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gafsa | 157,202 | 1,593.9 km² | 98.6 / km² |
| Gafsa Governorate | 343,360 | 7,578.4 km² | 45.3 / km² |
| Tunisia | 11.2 million | 155,342.3 km² | 71.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gafsa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Gafsa
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Gafsa
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Gafsa
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Gafsa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gafsa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Gafsa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,898 | $4,480 | $5,218 | $6,446 | $7,007 | $6,781 | $6,469 | $6,772 |
| Total GDP | $657.6M | $751.5M | $1.1B | $1.3B | $1.7B | $1.8B | $1.4B | $1.4B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Gafsa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gafsa | 427,960 tn | 2.72 tn | 268.5 tons/km² |
| Gafsa Governorate | 933,331 tn | 2.72 tn | 123.2 tons/km² |
| Tunisia | 28,300,683 tn | 2.54 tn | 182.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Gafsa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 427,960 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.72 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 268.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (3.8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10/19 | 4:04 PM | 4.3 | 37.5 km | 10,000 m | 3km NNW of Al Metlaoui, Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 5/21/18 | 12:18 AM | 5.1 | 84.7 km | 10,000 m | 23km SSW of Al Mazzunah, Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/18 | 10:08 PM | 4.2 | 56.4 km | 10,000 m | 24km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/10 | 6:24 PM | 4.8 | 97.7 km | 6,100 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/08 | 10:28 PM | 4.6 | 39.3 km | 36,500 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/08 | 1:17 AM | 4.2 | 53 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/07 | 1:20 AM | 4.2 | 33.5 km | 0 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 3/4/03 | 7:32 PM | 4.4 | 34.5 km | 33,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/97 | 6:02 PM | 5.2 | 69 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/96 | 8:38 PM | 3.8 | 70.8 km | 33,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gafsa
Gafsa (Tunisian Arabic: ڨفصة Gafsˤa), originally called Capsa in Latin, is the capital of Gafsa Governorate of Tunisia. It lends its Latin name to the Mesolithic Capsian culture. With a population of 111,170, it is the 9th-largest Tunisian city.
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