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Al ‘Azīzīyah, Libya

Al Jafārah · Libya

Al ‘Azīzīyah is a mid-size city in Al Jafārah, Libya with a population of 52,404. Elevation: 381 ft (116 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

52,404 Population 195/sq mi density
381 ft Elevation 116 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
10.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Al ‘Azīzīyah

ʽAziziya, sometimes spelled El Azizia, is a small town and capital of the Jafara district in northwestern Libya, 41 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of the capital Tripoli. From 1918 to 1922, it was the capital of the Tripolitanian Republic, the first formal republic in the Arab world. Before 2001, it was part of the ʽAziziya District and served as its capital. ʽAziziya is a major trade centre of the Sahel Jeffare plateau, being on a trade route from the coast to the Nafusa Mountains and the Fezzan region to the south. As of 2006, the town's population has been estimated at 23,399.

People

Population52,404
Density195/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain10.9 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Population52,404
Population Density195 / sq mi
Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Coordinates32.5319°, 13.0175°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceAl Jafārah
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation10.9 inches (277 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al ‘Azīzīyah

Al ‘Azīzīyah is a mid-size city in Libya (Al Jafārah) with a population of 52,404. The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet (116 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Al ‘Azīzīyah

Al ‘Azīzīyah has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (12.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 233 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.9°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.9° 50.2
Feb 13.6°C / 56°F 7.9° / 19.2° 42.5
Mar 16.2°C / 61°F 10.1° / 22.3° 22.2
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 14° / 26.9° 12.5
May 23.7°C / 75°F 16.7° / 30.7° 4.2
Jun 26.8°C / 80°F 19.8° / 33.8° 0.4
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 21.6° / 36° 0.1
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 23.2° / 35.3° 0.2
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 22.1° / 34.1° 5.2
Oct 23.5°C / 74°F 17.9° / 29.1° 18.1
Nov 18.6°C / 65°F 12.4° / 24.7° 35.2
Dec 14.6°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19.7° 42.6
Al ‘Azīzīyah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 316 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 10.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Libya avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Area268.5 sq mi (695.4 km²)
Population Density195/sq mi
Coordinates32.5319°N, 13.0175°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.9"
71% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on May 10, 2025.

May 11, 2013 2 km WNW of Al Ajaylat, Libya M4.7 68 km
May 10, 2025 62 km NE of Tājūrā’, Libya M4.2 113 km
Apr 2, 2023 near the coast of Libya M4.1 103 km
Feb 3, 2006 76 km N of Al Khums, Libya M4.1 149 km
Sep 15, 2024 69 km N of Al Khums, Libya M4.0 137 km
Feb 27, 2005 86 km NNE of T?j?r?’, Libya M3.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
March 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
June 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in

Al ‘Azīzīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Al ‘Azīzīyah

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Azizia Secondary School
School
مدرسة القرآنية سابقا
School .Boys
مدرسة اليرموك الابتدائية النمودجية
مدرسة حمزة بن عبد المطلب
School
School
School
School
School
مدرسه بئر الجديد الابتدائيه
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Radio Stations near Al ‘Azīzīyah

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hala Sabratha 80's, music MP3
إذاعة نور الإيمان المسموعة 105.7 FM AAC
The Salaf Way 100.3 FM Tripoli LY islam, islamic MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Al ‘Azīzīyah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0
Photo Store & Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Al ‘Azīzīyah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ابناء شعرون للمواد الغذائية
ابناء شعرون للمواد الغذائية
البركة للحوم الحمراء والبيضاء
البركة للحوم الحمراء والبيضاء
السلخانة الحديثة للحوم البيضاء والحمراء
السلخانة الحديثة للحوم البيضاء والحمراء
السوق الاستثماري
العفيف للاحدية والحقائب
العفيف للاحدية والحقائب
العفيف للملابس اطفال ،نساء،رجال
العفيف للملابس اطفال ،نساء،رجال
سوق البر للمواد الغذائية
سوق البر للمواد الغذائية
مالك للتسوق-مواد غذائية
مالك للتسوق-مواد غذائية
هنقر سوق الاحد للمواد المنزلية ومعدات الورش

Restaurants in Al ‘Azīzīyah

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Walimah Restaurant
Cafe
Restaurant Libyan Food
مطعم سباتونيا Sabatonia

Cafes in Al ‘Azīzīyah

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Diwan Cafe

Cinemas in Al ‘Azīzīyah

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Theater & Cinema

Monuments in Al ‘Azīzīyah

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Azizia Piazza

Clinics in Al ‘Azīzīyah

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Aman Clinic
Al Shifaa Clinic
Healtyhcare

Bus Stations in Al ‘Azīzīyah

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LY #8740597246

Gas Stations in Al ‘Azīzīyah

29 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Staion
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Gas station wells
LY #1120548843
LY #1121156520
LY #13297280951
LY #13297280952
LY #7765463811
LY #8754803773
LY #8754803776
LY #8754807760

Banks in Al ‘Azīzīyah

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

National Commercial Bank-Azizia
Savings Bank and Real Estate Investment-Azizia

Gyms in Al ‘Azīzīyah

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Wadi Gym

Airports Near Al ‘Azīzīyah

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mitiga International AirportMJILarge Airport
Abu Aisha Agricultural Aviation AirportSmall Airport
Gharyan International AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Al ‘Azīzīyah

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office -Azizia

Treatment Centers in Al ‘Azīzīyah

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
مركز فارس الطبي
مركز فارس الطبي

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al ‘Azīzīyah

24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aal yasser Mosque
Bajar Alaq Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque-alrhman
جامع الزيتونة
جامع الساعدية
جامع علاق
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد أنس بن مالك
مسجد أولادعطية
مسجد بئر الجديد

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli
Elevation
119 m (390 ft)

🇱🇾 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 ‘Azīzīyah

What is the population of Al ‘Azīzīyah?

Al ‘Azīzīyah has a population of 52,404 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 195 people per square mile, spread across 268.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al ‘Azīzīyah?

Al ‘Azīzīyah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.9 inches.

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