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Al-'Alūaṣ, Libya

Al Marqab · Libya

Al-'Alūaṣ is a small city in Al Marqab, Libya with a population of 17,122. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

17,122 Population 64/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
11.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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People

Population17,122
Density64/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain11.5 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population17,122
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates32.7101°, 13.9671°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceAl Marqab
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation11.5 inches (293 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al-'Alūaṣ

Al-'Alūaṣ is a small city in Libya (Al Marqab) with a population of 17,122. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Al-'Alūaṣ

Al-'Alūaṣ has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 429 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 52°F 4.3° / 22.9° 54.9
Feb 12.1°C / 54°F 5° / 24° 44.6
Mar 14.4°C / 58°F 5.9° / 28.8° 11.9
Apr 18.3°C / 65°F 8.5° / 35.3° 7.4
May 22.2°C / 72°F 12.4° / 38.1° 67.9
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 16° / 42.5° 2.6
Jul 29.1°C / 84°F 19.9° / 42.5° 0.0
Aug 29.4°C / 85°F 21.3° / 42.4° 11.9
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 19° / 39.1° 33.9
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 15.4° / 36.2° 52.3
Nov 18°C / 64°F 9.8° / 30.1° 27.3
Dec 13.7°C / 57°F 6.7° / 25.3° 114.8
Al-'Alūaṣ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Libya avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area268.4 sq mi (695.1 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates32.7101°N, 13.9671°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.5"
70% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.76"
Driest Month (May) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M0.0 on May 10, 2025.

Dec 29, 2009 21 km N of Mi?r?tah, Libya M5.0 104 km
Feb 10, 1999 65 km N of Mi?r?tah, Libya M4.5 110 km
Mar 31, 1999 62 km NNE of Zliten, Libya M4.3 85 km
May 10, 2025 62 km NE of Tājūrā’, Libya M4.2 67 km
Feb 3, 2006 76 km N of Al Khums, Libya M4.1 76 km
Jan 27, 1990 99 km NNE of Al Khums, Libya M4.1 111 km
Feb 11, 1999 near the coast of Libya M4.1 117 km
Sep 15, 2024 69 km N of Al Khums, Libya M4.0 66 km
Feb 13, 1999 63 km N of Mi?r?tah, Libya M3.9 117 km
Feb 10, 1999 76 km NNE of Mi?r?tah, Libya M3.8 126 km
Feb 14, 1999 71 km NNE of Mi?r?tah, Libya M3.8 134 km
Feb 27, 2005 86 km NNE of T?j?r?’, Libya M3.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
May 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
December 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Al-'Alūaṣ has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Al-'Alūaṣ

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Girl School
مدرسة المرحوم عبدالصمد ابوزقية الاعدادية
مدرسة غنيمة الابتدائية
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Radio Stations near Al-'Alūaṣ

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Al-'Alūaṣ

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0
مكتبات وقرطاسية0.0

Farmers Markets in Al-'Alūaṣ

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marketplace
Marketplace

Hotels in Al-'Alūaṣ

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Niggaza hotel

Restaurants in Al-'Alūaṣ

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bin othman
Restaurant
Restaurant

Cafes in Al-'Alūaṣ

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe
Cafe
Cafe &Shisha
Primo Cafe

Clinics in Al-'Alūaṣ

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Taiba Clinic

Gas Stations in Al-'Alūaṣ

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station

Banks in Al-'Alūaṣ

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JUMHOURIA Bank -Allus

Airports Near Al-'Alūaṣ

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mitiga International AirportMJILarge Airport
Abu Aisha Agricultural Aviation AirportSmall Airport
Zliten Commercial AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Al-'Alūaṣ

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
بريد غنيمة

Treatment Centers in Al-'Alūaṣ

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
مركز خدمات الصحة المدرسية الخمس

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al-'Alūaṣ

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
جامع الردان
جامع اولاد بالأشهر
جامع غنيمة
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد القدس
مسجد اولاد عبد العاطي

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli
Founded
2 BC

🇱🇾 About Libya

Capital Tripoli
Population 6,678,567
Area 1,759,540 km²
GDP (USD) $44,027,664,915
GDP per capita $6,027
HDI 0.718
Life expectancy 69.3 years
Internet users 88.5%
Urban population 87.9%
Currency LYD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +218
TLD .ly
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Al-'Alūaṣ

What is the population of Al-'Alūaṣ?

Al-'Alūaṣ has a population of 17,122 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 268.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al-'Alūaṣ?

Al-'Alūaṣ 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 80°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.5 inches.

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