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Ar-Raḥaībāt, Libya

Jabal al Gharbi · Libya

Ar-Raḥaībāt is a small city in Jabal al Gharbi, Libya with a population of 9,989. Elevation: 1,883 ft (574 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

9,989 Population 37/sq mi density
1,883 ft Elevation 574 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
6.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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People

Population9,989
Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain6.3 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation1,883 ft (574 m)
Population9,989
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation1,883 ft (574 m)
Coordinates31.8464°, 11.8436°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceJabal al Gharbi
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation6.3 inches (159 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ar-Raḥaībāt

Ar-Raḥaībāt is a small city in Libya (Jabal al Gharbi) with a population of 9,989. The city sits at an elevation of 1,883 feet (574 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Ar-Raḥaībāt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 325 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,883 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above Libya avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,883 ft (574 m)
Area270.4 sq mi (700.4 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates31.8464°N, 11.8436°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.3"
84% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 2, 2023.

May 11, 2013 2 km WNW of Al Ajaylat, Libya M4.7 113 km
Apr 2, 2023 near the coast of Libya M4.1 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 1.0 in
March 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in

Ar-Raḥaībāt has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Ar-Raḥaībāt

Institution Type Founded Website
College of Arts University
Institute for Science and Technology - Harba University
الجامعة المفتوحة فرع الحرابة College

Schools in Ar-Raḥaībāt

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Aisha School
Al Yarmouk School
مدرسة الصناعي ( التكوين )
مدرسة خديجة
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Radio Stations near Ar-Raḥaībāt

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Ar-Raḥaībāt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
suliman basha baruni museum

Farmers Markets in Ar-Raḥaībāt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Old Market

Cafes in Ar-Raḥaībāt

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe
Cafe
Cafe
قهوة ارقيلة

Gas Stations in Ar-Raḥaībāt

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Station

Banks in Ar-Raḥaībāt

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JUMHOURIA Bank- Alruhaibat

Airports Near Ar-Raḥaībāt

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Okba Ibn Nafa Air BaseMedium Airport
Alzintan AirportZISSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ar-Raḥaībāt

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office Al Rahibat

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ar-Raḥaībāt

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosque
جامع الخربة
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد الباشنة
مسجد القطع
مسجد عمروس
مسجد ميتيون

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Meteorites
4
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli

🇱🇾 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 Ar-Raḥaībāt

What is the population of Ar-Raḥaībāt?

Ar-Raḥaībāt has a population of 9,989 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 270.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ar-Raḥaībāt?

Ar-Raḥaībāt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.3 inches.

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