Categories in El Kef
Car repairCar WashGas StationMechanicFarmingHandicraftClothing storesMobile phone storesCommunity CenterFederal Government OfficeGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationRegional Government OfficeReligionComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentCollegeEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolUniversities & CollegesUniversityArcadesFestival HallHistorical LandmarkPhotographerStadiums and arenasTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCoffee ShopGrocery stores and supermarketsPastry ShopPatisserieRestaurantsTea HouseTea & Non-Alcoholic Beverage VenuesNurseries and garden suppliesBanksLawyerDentistsMedical Center
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in El Kef
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Cafes | 95 |
| Shopping | 47 |
| Education | 41 |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Public administration | 33 |
| Clothing stores | 26 |
| Gas station | 19 |
| Corporate management | 18 |
| Electronics stores | 17 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 16 |
| Bakeries | 15 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 13 |
| Hotels and motels | 13 |
| Apartments | 12 |
| Banks | 12 |
| Hospitals | 12 |
El Kef Facts
| Area | 394.6 km² |
| Population | 43,152 |
| Male Population | 21,325 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 21,827 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +34.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.8% |
| Median Age | 33.1 years (Male: 32.1, Female: 34) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,792 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 78 |
| Neighborhoods | Benanin |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.17424, 8.70486 |
| Postal Codes | 7100, 7117, 7122 |
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El Kef Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,053 | 41,650 | 40,397 | 40,528 | 43,152 | 41,199 | 39,373 |
| Population Density | 81.2 / km² | 105.5 / km² | 102.4 / km² | 102.7 / km² | 109.3 / km² | 104.4 / km² | 99.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridEl Kef Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 6.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Kef | +34.6% | +3.6% | +6.8% |
| Kef Governorate | — | — | — |
| Tunisia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
El Kef Median Age
Median Age: 33.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Kef | 33.1 yrs | 34 yrs | 32.1 yrs |
| Kef Governorate | 33 yrs | 33.9 yrs | 32 yrs |
| Tunisia | 30.5 yrs | 30.9 yrs | 30.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
El Kef Population Density
Population Density: 109 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Kef | 43,152 | 394.6 km² | 109 / km² |
| Kef Governorate | 245,430 | 5,110.8 km² | 48 / 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
El Kef 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in El Kef
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for El Kef
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
El Kef Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,685 | $4,311 | $5,878 | $6,302 | $7,763 | $8,203 | $7,088 | $7,792 |
| Total GDP | $24.3M | $26.5M | $33.6M | $34.5M | $40.7M | $42.2M | $35.5M | $38.7M |
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
El Kef CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Kef | 118,311 tn | 2.74 tn | 299.8 tons/km² |
| Kef Governorate | 671,404 tn | 2.74 tn | 131.4 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
El Kef CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 118,311 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.74 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 299.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/12 | 12:45 PM | 4.2 | 53.2 km | 8,500 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 4/15/08 | 4:05 AM | 4.2 | 76.9 km | 0 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/05 | 5:10 AM | 3.2 | 84.7 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/04 | 9:18 PM | 4.1 | 70.4 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/04 | 5:30 AM | 4.3 | 69.3 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 12/3/98 | 4:35 PM | 4.9 | 10.3 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/98 | 11:34 PM | 4.6 | 10.7 km | 33,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 5/14/96 | 8:07 PM | 3.9 | 81.7 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 10/6/95 | 7:27 AM | 4.1 | 74.6 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 9/25/95 | 3:12 AM | 4.1 | 90 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
El Kef
El Kef (Tunisian Arabic: الكاف il-kāf), also known as Le Kef, is a city in north western Tunisia and the capital of the Kef Governorate. 175 kilometres (109 mi) to the west of Tunis and some 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of the border between Algeria..
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