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Aflou, Algeria

Laghouat · Algeria

Aflou is a mid-size city in Laghouat, Algeria with a population of 93,585. Elevation: 4,567 ft (1,392 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

93,585 Population 717/sq mi density
4,567 ft Elevation 1,392 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
12.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone

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About Aflou

Aflou

Aflou is a town and commune in Alfou Province, Algeria. It is located in the Amour Range of the Saharan Atlas, at an elevation of 1,426 m (4,678 ft), which makes it one of the highest towns in Algeria. Aflou is the capital of Alfou Province and Aflou District. Its population in 1998 was 48,000.

People

Population93,585
Density717/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain12.6 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation4,567 ft (1,392 m)
Population93,585
Population Density717 / sq mi
Elevation4,567 ft (1,392 m)
Coordinates34.1128°, 2.1023°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceLaghouat
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation12.6 inches (321 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aflou

Aflou is a mid-size city in Algeria (Laghouat) with a population of 93,585. The city sits at an elevation of 4,567 feet (1,392 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.

Climate in Aflou

Aflou has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 181 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.1°C / 41°F -3.9° / 17.8° 14.7
Feb 7.4°C / 45°F -2.6° / 21.6° 9.0
Mar 10°C / 50°F -2.5° / 24.2° 24.8
Apr 13.9°C / 57°F 1.6° / 27.9° 26.1
May 19°C / 66°F 4.6° / 33.5° 17.0
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 12.1° / 38.7° 6.9
Jul 29.8°C / 86°F 16.8° / 40.6° 3.0
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 16.3° / 39.6° 9.3
Sep 23.5°C / 74°F 10.7° / 36° 25.6
Oct 16.8°C / 62°F 6.2° / 30° 15.3
Nov 10.3°C / 51°F 0.7° / 23.5° 14.2
Dec 6.9°C / 44°F -3° / 20.5° 15.6
Aflou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,567 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above Algeria avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,567 ft (1,392 m)
Area130.5 sq mi (337.9 km²)
Population Density717/sq mi
Coordinates34.1128°N, 2.1023°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"
67% below Algeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.61"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on May 18, 2012.

May 18, 2012 26 km WSW of Aflou, Algeria M4.5 26 km
May 14, 2008 9 km SW of Dar Chioukh, Algeria M4.1 145 km
Jun 1, 2004 10 km ESE of Aflou, Algeria M3.7 11 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
April 53°F (11°C) 1.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in Wettest
November 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.2 in

Aflou has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.6") and August the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Aflou

Institution Type Founded Website
Centre universitaire University
مدرسة الحماية المدنية College

Schools in Aflou

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chenaoui Mohammed
Lycée
Bachir El Ibrahimi
الحاج عيسى
حسبية بن بو علي
C.E.M
ثانوية أبي القاسم الزهراوي
مدرسة غباني محمد
متوسطة شنافي المداني
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Radio Stations near Aflou

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Cafes in Aflou

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مقهى جخيوة

Cinemas in Aflou

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

سنيما آفلو

Castles in Aflou

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ksar

Dentists in Aflou

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chirurgien dentiste
عيادة الدكتورة جيلالي-خ- لجراحة الأسنان
عيادة الدكتورة جيلالي-خ- لجراحة الأسنان

Bus Stations in Aflou

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #1219028324
المحطة الجديدة
المحطة الجديدة
محطة المسافرين

Gas Stations in Aflou

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #2017068489
DZ #320943626
DZ #3276479801
DZ #5506612213
Naftal
نفطال

Stadiums & Teams in Aflou

TeamLeagueDivision

Post Offices in Aflou

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste
بريد الجزائر

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aflou

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée Ali ibn Abi Talib
Mosquée Mère des Croyants Aïcha
Vieille mosquée

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Algiers
Elevation
1,600 m (5,250 ft)
Postal Code
03001

Around Aflou

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 11
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 2
Cafes 1
Banks 1
Parks 8
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 8

🇩🇿 About Algeria

Capital Algiers
Population 42,228,429
Area 2,381,740 km²
GDP (USD) $247,923,887,215
GDP per capita $5,370
HDI 0.745
Life expectancy 76.3 years
Internet users 76.9%
Urban population 74.7%
Currency DZD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +213
TLD .dz
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aflou

What is the population of Aflou?

Aflou has a population of 93,585 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 717 people per square mile, spread across 130.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aflou?

Aflou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.6 inches.

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