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Ajim, Tunisia

Medenine Governorate · Tunisia

Ajim is a small city in Medenine Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 24,294. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

24,294 Population 3,573/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
8.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Ajim

Ajim

Ajim is a commune and port located on the Island of Djerba off the coast of Tunisia. It is Djerba's main fishing port and the closest city to the African continent. It had a population of 24,294 at the 2014 census.

People

Population24,294
Density3,573/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain8.5 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population24,294
Population Density3,573 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates33.7264°, 10.7566°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceMedenine Governorate
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation8.5 inches (217 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ajim

Ajim is a small city in Tunisia (Medenine Governorate) with a population of 24,294. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Ajim

Ajim has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (30.7°C), the coldest is Jan (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 164 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 52°F 3.8° / 22.2° 10.6
Feb 12.9°C / 55°F 5.4° / 24.3° 19.0
Mar 15.6°C / 60°F 6.9° / 29.2° 11.4
Apr 18.8°C / 66°F 10.2° / 34.7° 13.0
May 23.2°C / 74°F 14° / 39.1° 12.1
Jun 27.9°C / 82°F 18.2° / 44° 1.8
Jul 30.5°C / 87°F 22.1° / 44.2° 0.5
Aug 30.7°C / 87°F 23.1° / 44.8° 3.9
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 20.7° / 39.9° 17.6
Oct 23.6°C / 74°F 16.2° / 37° 36.9
Nov 18°C / 64°F 9.1° / 29.4° 17.6
Dec 13.6°C / 56°F 6.5° / 24° 19.2
Ajim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above Tunisia avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density3,573/sq mi
Coordinates33.7264°N, 10.7566°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.5"
78% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.61"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 9, 2025.

Nov 11, 1990 89 km ENE of Midoun, Tunisia M5.2 113 km
May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 123 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 138 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 131 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 137 km
May 4, 2017 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia M4.4 44 km
Sep 8, 2022 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia M4.1 106 km
Jan 5, 1998 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia M3.9 52 km
May 9, 2001 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia M3.8 59 km
Nov 4, 1990 37 km SE of Melloulèche, Tunisia M3.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Wettest
November 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in

Ajim has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 55°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ajim

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège El Jorf
مدرسة الجرف تماسنت
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Museums in Ajim

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Borj el Ghazi Mustapha
Meninx - exposition archéologique
Musée du Patrimoine de Guellala
Musée du patrimoine traditionnel de Djerba
معصرة الفصيلي

Libraries in Ajim

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
مكتبة ميدون0.0

Hotels in Ajim

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dar Chich Yahia

Restaurants in Ajim

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Tasse D'or
Pizzariyo 96
Poisson d’or
Restaurant Le Pêcheur
Resto Anouar ou Sana

Cafes in Ajim

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dauphin Bleu

Castles in Ajim

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Borj Ajim

Gas Stations in Ajim

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agil El Jorf

Stadiums & Teams in Ajim

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ajim

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Djerba Zarzis International AirportDJELarge Airport
Medenine AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ajim

25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
El Faqia Amor
El Rahma mosquée
Ellhiani mosquée
Fakia Belkassem mosquée
Faqia Masoud El Mazdari
Gablyne Mosque
Jamaa Bou Barnous
Jamaa El Hedaya
Jamaa Ennour
Jamaa Ettouil
Jamaa Fqira
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque Taqwa
Mosquée el Majlis
Mosquée Guellala
Sidi Abdallah El Mazrani mosquée
Sidi Abdallah El Mazrani mosquée
Sidi Yati mosquée
Tadbousit Fadma
جامع تيواجن
جامع ليمس
مسجد بن ويران

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tunis

🇹🇳 About Tunisia

Capital Tunis
Population 11,565,204
Area 163,610 km²
GDP (USD) $48,205,328,303
GDP per capita $3,951
HDI 0.732
Life expectancy 76.5 years
Internet users 72.4%
Urban population 70.0%
Currency TND (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +216
TLD .tn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Tunisia

8 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية
Mar 20 Independence Day عيد الاستقلال
Apr 9 Martyrs' Day عيد الشهداء
May 1 Labour Day عيد الشغل
Jul 25 Republic Day عيد الجمهورية
Aug 13 Women's Day عيد المرأة
Oct 15 Evacuation Day عيد الجلاء
Dec 17 Revolution Day عيد الثورة

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ajim

What is the population of Ajim?

Ajim has a population of 24,294 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 3,573 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ajim?

Ajim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.5 inches.

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