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Bekalta, Tunisia
Monastir Governorate · Tunisia
Bekalta is a small city in Monastir Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 17,850. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Bekalta
Bekalta, is a Tunisian coastal town, around 30 km. south of Monastir and around 14 km. northeast of Mahdia. The main activities of the local population are agriculture and fishing. It gives its name to the Baklouti pepper. As of 2014 it had a total population of 17850 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,850 |
| Population Density | 3,790 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6174°, 10.9947° |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
| Country | 🇹🇳 Tunisia |
| State / Province | Monastir Governorate |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.8 inches (324 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bekalta
Bekalta is a small city in Tunisia (Monastir Governorate) with a population of 17,850. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.
Climate in Bekalta
Bekalta has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 316 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above Tunisia avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,790/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6174°N, 10.9947°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 158 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 1.7 in |
Bekalta has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 54°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Bekalta
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| المعهد الثانوي بالبقالطة | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Bekalta | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الحي الجديد | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bekalta
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jawhara FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ambiance FM | arabic, jazz | MP3 | |
| Radio Monastir | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tunisie Monastir | monastir, regional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tunisia Med | généraliste, monde | MP3 128 kbps | |
| M-80's Radio (US) | 80's, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| M-Pressive Radio! (US) | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Bekalta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahdia Museum | ||||
| Mausolée Sidi Ammar | ||||
| Musée d'arts islamiques | ||||
| Musée des arts et traditions populaires | ||||
| Musée Salakta | ||||
| Palais des Sciences Monastir | ||||
| Palais Présidentiel de Bourguiba |
Libraries in Bekalta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque régionale | 0.0 | |||||
| Maison de Culture | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة العمومية | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة العموميّة | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة العمومية | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة العمومية المدينة العتيقة | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة العمومية بصيادة | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة العمومية بقصيبة المديوني | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bekalta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché Central | |||||
| Marché central de Monastir | |||||
| Marché centrale de Moknine | |||||
| Marché du gros | |||||
| Marché Hebdomadaire | |||||
| Marché local de Ksibet El Mediounin | |||||
| Marché Municipal | |||||
| Municipal Market | |||||
| Souk Hebdomadaire de Monastir | |||||
| souk;Souk (fripperie) | |||||
| السوق الأسبوعي | |||||
| السوق الأسبوعية | |||||
| السوق الأسبوعية | |||||
| السوق الاسبوعية بطبلبة | |||||
| السوق البلدي | |||||
| السوق البلدي | |||||
| السوق المركزي المنستير | |||||
| القبة | |||||
| سوق الجملة للأسماك في المهدية | |||||
| سوق الجملة للخضر و الغلال |
Hotels in Bekalta
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bekalta
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bekalta
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bekalta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bekalta
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport | NBE | Medium Airport |
| Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport | MIR | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Bekalta
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de Poste Echraf |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bekalta
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Fadhline Church | |
| Mosque | |
| Mosque |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Tunisia
8 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Bekalta?
Bekalta has a population of 17,850 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 3,790 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bekalta?
Bekalta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.8 inches.