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Al Khums, Libya

Al Marqab · Libya

Al Khums is a large city in Al Marqab, Libya with a population of 201,943. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

201,943 Population 753/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
11.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Al Khums

Al Khums

Al-Khums or Khoms is a city, port and the de jure capital of the Murqub District on the Mediterranean coast of Libya with an estimated population of around 202,000. The population at the 1984 census was 38,174. Between 1983 and 1995 it was the administrative center of al-Khums District.

People

Population201,943
Density753/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain11.1 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population201,943
Population Density753 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates32.6486°, 14.2619°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceAl Marqab
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation11.1 inches (281 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Khums

Al Khums is a large city in Libya (Al Marqab) with a population of 201,943. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Al Khums

Al Khums has an average annual temperature of 21.1°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.3°C), the coldest is Jan (13.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 389 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.5°C / 56°F 7.6° / 22.9° 55.9
Feb 13.7°C / 57°F 8° / 23.3° 36.2
Mar 15.4°C / 60°F 8.7° / 27.9° 12.0
Apr 18.4°C / 65°F 10.9° / 33.9° 7.7
May 21.8°C / 71°F 14.2° / 37.4° 55.4
Jun 26.1°C / 79°F 17.8° / 41.2° 4.4
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 21.7° / 40.5° 0.1
Aug 29.3°C / 85°F 23.4° / 41° 13.3
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 21.3° / 38.3° 33.1
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 17.9° / 35.1° 46.6
Nov 19.8°C / 68°F 12.9° / 29.7° 22.6
Dec 15.7°C / 60°F 9.5° / 24.5° 102.0
Al Khums enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 80°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 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above Libya avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area268.1 sq mi (694.5 km²)
Population Density753/sq mi
Coordinates32.6486°N, 14.2619°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.1"
71% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 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 76 km
Feb 10, 1999 65 km N of Mi?r?tah, Libya M4.5 87 km
Oct 9, 2013 100 km NE of Mi?r?tah, Libya M4.5 146 km
Mar 31, 1999 62 km NNE of Zliten, Libya M4.3 65 km
May 10, 2025 62 km NE of Tājūrā’, Libya M4.2 84 km
Feb 3, 2006 76 km N of Al Khums, Libya M4.1 77 km
Jan 27, 1990 99 km NNE of Al Khums, Libya M4.1 100 km
Feb 11, 1999 near the coast of Libya M4.1 93 km
Sep 15, 2024 69 km N of Al Khums, Libya M4.0 70 km
Feb 13, 1999 63 km N of Mi?r?tah, Libya M3.9 93 km
Feb 10, 1999 76 km NNE of Mi?r?tah, Libya M3.8 103 km
Feb 14, 1999 71 km NNE of Mi?r?tah, Libya M3.8 110 km
Feb 27, 2005 86 km NNE of T?j?r?’, Libya M3.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
March 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
December 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in

Al Khums has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 56°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Al Khums

Institution Type Founded Website
Al-Marqab College of Engineering College
Center of Languages University
College of Archeology and Tourism University
College of Arts, Elmergub University College
College of Engineering Technology - Misallata University
College of Graduate Studies Al - Marqab University University
college of Literature University
College of Medical Technology College
College of Medical Technology University
College of medicine Almergib University College
College of Physical Education College
College of Science University
Faculty of Economics and Commerce University
Faculty of law Elmergub University College
Faculty of Medical Technology - Al-Marqab University College
Faculty of Medicine Elmergub University University
Faculty of Sciences Al Murabe University College
Higher Institute of Marine Science Technologies University
Higher Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology University
Higher Institute of Science and Technology University
Higher Institute of Science and Technology-Misllata University
Industrial Institute of Comprehensive Professions College

Schools in Al Khums

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
التفوق
Alyarmook school
Alhafeer Boys high school
مدرسة ابي فارس للتعليم الاساسي
مدرسة التحرير
ثانوية الحفير بنات
Mohammed Ben Taleb Elementary
مدرسة الصمود
علي البكاي
مدرسة الشروق
Ahmed Adderawy School
Secondary Martyrs Mrqub
مدرسة موقع المرقب
ثانوية سوق الخميس-بنين
School
School
محمد بن طالب
مدرسة الاقتحام الثانوية
High School
Kindergarten
مدرسة الحفير الثانوية بنات
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Radio Stations near Al Khums

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Al Khums

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Leptis Magna Museum

Libraries in Al Khums

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0
مكتبات وقرطاسية0.0

Farmers Markets in Al Khums

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marketplace
Marketplace
سوق الخمس التجاري

Hotels in Al Khums

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Khoms Hotel
Al Mergab Hotel
Hassanin Hotel-Khoms
Severus Hotel -Khoms

Restaurants in Al Khums

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Annas coffee
Pizza time
Restaurant
Snack
Snack
Zonbra
مطعم اليمامة
مطعم المعقولة

Cafes in Al Khums

17 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Jarra Cafe
Al Zayyane Cafe
All Day Café
Cafe
Cafe
Cafe
Costa Cafe
Engineering office
IL Mondo Cafe
Kull Al arab cafe
Marvella Cafe
Rancelio
Silviom Cafe
Spiaggia Cafe
البريد
زايد السياحي
نجيب

Theatres in Al Khums

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مسرح لبدة

Monuments in Al Khums

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arch of Antonius Pius
Arch of Marcus Aurelius
Arch of Septimius Severus
Arch of Septimius Severus

Clinics in Al Khums

8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

hamod clinic
Lebda clinic
Saray Hospital
العيادات المجمعة
بيت عبدالله الأبيض
عيادة أمراض نساء
مركز خدمات الصحة المدرسية الخمس
مستوصف راس الحمام

Dentists in Al Khums

6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Clinic
LY #4959229885
LY #4959229915
المختارالطبية
مركز الامل لعلاج الاسنان
مركز فيصل

Train Stations in Al Khums

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Khoms Trian Station (Under construction)

Bus Stations in Al Khums

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Celine-Ghnema
LY #424239923
Taxi Station
Taxi Station , IVECO

Gas Stations in Al Khums

24 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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 Store
LY #1121230021
LY #13059982101
LY #8839858182
غاز

Banks in Al Khums

13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agriculture Bank -Khoms
AL WAHDA Bank -Khoms
AMAN Bank -Khoms
Bank of Commerce and Development-Khoms
JUMHOURIA Bank - Khoms Port
JUMHOURIA Bank -Khoms
JUMHOURIA Bank -Khoms
JUMHOURIA Bank Souq Khamis :Khoms
National Commercial Bank-Khoms
North Africa Bank -Khoms
North Africa Bank -Khoms
Sahara Bank -Khoms
Sahara Bank-Suq al khamis ,Zliten

Gyms in Al Khums

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

نادي المشعل

Stadiums & Teams in Al Khums

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Al Khums

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zliten Commercial AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Al Khums

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aramex -Khoms
Aramex -Khoms
Post Office -Khoms
Post Office -Khoms
بريد سوق الخميس

Treatment Centers in Al Khums

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
hamod clinic
Lebda clinic
Saray Hospital
العيادات المجمعة
بيت عبدالله الأبيض
عيادة أمراض نساء
مركز خدمات الصحة المدرسية الخمس
مستوصف القزاحية
مستوصف راس الحمام

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Al Khums

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Archaeological Site of Leptis MagnaCultural1982

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Khums

27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
El kremat masjed
Masjed Noor Al-Eaman
masjed Sidi mujbar
Taha mosque
الجامع الجديد
جامع
جامع الباشا
جامع بن جحا
جامع ضو
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد أولاد خليفة
مسجد ابن السبيل
مسجد ارحومة
مسجد العباس
مسجد القدس
مسجد المدينة
مسجد الناقة
مسجد النور
مسجد بلال بن رباح
مسجد سيدي حسن
مسجد سيدي عمارة
مسجد عمر ابن الخطاب
مسجد عمر بن عثمان

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli
Elevation
2 m (7 ft)
Website
khoms.gov.ly/

Around Al Khums

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 17
Hospitals 14
Pharmacies 14
Restaurants 8
Cafes 18
Supermarkets 9
Banks 10
Hotels 4
Parks 6
Police Stations 8
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 17

Things to See Near Al Khums

3 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (2)
  • • Amphitheatre of Leptis Magna
  • • Villa Selene
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Circus of Lepcis Magna

🇱🇾 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Al Khums

Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna
Cultural · inscribed 1982
Leptis Magna was enlarged and embellished by Septimius Severus, who was born there and later became emperor. It was one of the most beautiful cities of the Roman Empire, with its imposing public monuments, harbour, market-place, storehouses, shops and resident...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Al Khums

What is the population of Al Khums?

Al Khums has a population of 201,943 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 753 people per square mile, spread across 268.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Khums?

Al Khums enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.1 inches.

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