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Béja, Tunisia

Béja Governorate · Tunisia

Béja is a mid-size city in Béja Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 61,568. Elevation: 814 ft (248 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

61,568 Population 12,216/sq mi density
814 ft Elevation 248 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Béja

Béja

Béja is a city in Tunisia. It is the capital of the Béja Governorate. It is located 105 kilometers (65 mi) from Tunis, between the Medjerdah River and the Mediterranean, against the foothills of the Khroumire, the town of Béja is situated on the sides of Djebel Acheb, facing the greening meadows, its white terraces and red roofs dominated by the imposing ruins of the old Roman fortress.

People

Population61,568
Density12,216/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Population61,568
Population Density12,216 / sq mi
Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Coordinates36.7256°, 9.1817°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceBéja Governorate
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (673 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Béja

Béja is a mid-size city in Tunisia (Béja Governorate) with a population of 61,568. The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet (248 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Béja

Béja has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (9°C). Average annual precipitation is 599 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9°C / 48°F 0.2° / 21.4° 79.4
Feb 10.3°C / 51°F 1° / 23.7° 42.3
Mar 12°C / 54°F 2.6° / 26.8° 86.6
Apr 14.9°C / 59°F 3.7° / 32.2° 48.7
May 19.4°C / 67°F 8.1° / 34.3° 53.1
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 13° / 41.9° 21.1
Jul 29.4°C / 85°F 16.9° / 43.5° 4.5
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 18.1° / 44.3° 19.0
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 14.1° / 38.4° 36.1
Oct 20.1°C / 68°F 11.3° / 34.8° 47.8
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 6° / 28.2° 65.8
Dec 11.1°C / 52°F 2.4° / 22.3° 94.6
Béja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Tunisia avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density12,216/sq mi
Coordinates36.7256°N, 9.1817°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Mar 8, 2018.

Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 116 km
Sep 17, 1994 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia M5.2 29 km
Dec 3, 1998 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia M4.9 76 km
Mar 8, 2018 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia M4.7 113 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 109 km
Nov 30, 1998 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia M4.6 67 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 55 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 38 km
Jan 22, 2004 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria M4.3 84 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 117 km
Jan 26, 1995 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia M4.3 62 km
Jan 9, 2012 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria M4.2 96 km
Apr 15, 2008 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia M4.2 47 km
Jul 2, 2004 10 km E of El Tarf, Algeria M4.1 67 km
Oct 6, 1995 25 km NNE of Tébessa, Algeria M4.1 149 km
Jul 11, 1993 9 km NNW of Tabursuq, Tunisia M3.9 22 km
Jul 11, 1992 7 km WSW of Korba, Tunisia M3.9 144 km
May 14, 1996 18 km ESE of Ben Mehidi, Algeria M3.9 96 km
Apr 9, 1993 1 km WSW of Tabarka, Tunisia M3.8 46 km
Apr 4, 1990 13 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia M3.7 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
June 74°F (24°C) 0.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 80°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 74°F (24°C) 1.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in

Béja has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Béja

Institution Type Founded Website
Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Béja University - ,
Institut Superieur des Études Technologiques de Béja College - ,
Institut Superieur des Langues Appliquées et d'Informatique de Béja College - ,

Schools in Béja

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée Nouveau Pilote Beja - - - -
Lycée Pilote de Béja - - - -
المعهد الثانوي ابن منظور المزارة - - - -
المدرسة الابتدائية قصر باردو - - - -
مدرسة حي السكر - - - -
المدرسة الإبتدائية المزارة - - - -
Collège Errached - - - -
إعدادية العياضي الباجي - - - -
École Primaire Sidi Fradj - - - -
École Primaire Beja Avenir - - - -
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Radio Stations near Béja

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Béja

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
المكتبة العمومية بوسالم0.0

Hotels in Béja

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Aladino
Hotel Sidi Bou Teffaha

Restaurants in Béja

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

moulin
Restaurant de l'Institut

Cafes in Béja

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BNA
Café beja jadida
Café Municipal
Jasmin
Moulin

Castles in Béja

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

citadel of Vaga

Clinics in Béja

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Amen Béja

Train Stations in Béja

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

باجة

Bus Stations in Béja

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Louage Station
Louage Station Beja

Gas Stations in Béja

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell
Shell
Shell
Total
أويليبيا
عجيل

Banks in Béja

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amen Bank
BNA

Stadiums & Teams in Béja

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Béja

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base-Medium Airport
Tabarka-Aïn Draham International AirportTBJMedium Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Béja

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Duqqa

Churches & Religious Organizations in Béja

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Béja
Kasbah
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tunis

Things to See Near Béja

3 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Belalis maior / Henchir el-Faouar
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • citadel of Vaga
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Blue Street

🇹🇳 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Béja

Duqqa
· inscribed 0

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 Béja

What is the population of Béja?

Béja has a population of 61,568 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 12,216 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Béja?

Béja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.

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