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Ben Gardane, Tunisia

Medenine Governorate · Tunisia

Ben Gardane is a mid-size city in Medenine Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 66,567. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

66,567 Population 26,842/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
6.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Ben Gardane

Ben Gardane

Ben Guerdane, Ben Gardane or Bengardane is a coastal town in south eastern Tunisia, close to the border with Libya.

People

Population66,567
Density26,842/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain6.7 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population66,567
Population Density26,842 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates33.1378°, 11.2197°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceMedenine Governorate
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation6.7 inches (170 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ben Gardane

Ben Gardane is a mid-size city in Tunisia (Medenine Governorate) with a population of 66,567. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Ben Gardane

Ben Gardane has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (30.6°C), the coldest is Jan (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 165 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 53°F 3.1° / 23.1° 8.9
Feb 13°C / 55°F 4.9° / 24.9° 23.7
Mar 15.8°C / 60°F 6.8° / 30.6° 8.4
Apr 19.3°C / 67°F 10.1° / 35.9° 13.4
May 23.6°C / 74°F 13.8° / 40.1° 11.2
Jun 28.2°C / 83°F 18.1° / 44.3° 1.8
Jul 30.3°C / 87°F 21.8° / 45.1° 0.3
Aug 30.6°C / 87°F 23.1° / 44.7° 4.6
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 20.6° / 40.5° 16.4
Oct 23.7°C / 75°F 15.7° / 37.8° 28.7
Nov 18.1°C / 65°F 8.9° / 29.9° 14.6
Dec 13.6°C / 56°F 5.5° / 24.7° 33.3
Ben Gardane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Tunisia avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density26,842/sq mi
Coordinates33.1378°N, 11.2197°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"
82% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.22"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 2, 2023.

Nov 11, 1990 89 km ENE of Midoun, Tunisia M5.2 116 km
May 11, 2013 2 km WNW of Al Ajaylat, Libya M4.7 113 km
May 4, 2017 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia M4.4 51 km
Apr 2, 2023 near the coast of Libya M4.1 84 km
Jan 5, 1998 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia M3.9 121 km
May 9, 2001 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia M3.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
April 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in

Ben Gardane has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ben Gardane

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
المدرسة الابتدائية ابن الهيثم بنقردان
المدرسة الابتدائية جلال بنقردان
المدرسة الابتدائية 2 مارس 1934 بنقردان
المدرسة الاعدادية ابن عرفة بنقردان
المدرسة الابتدائية الخروبة بنقردان
المدرسة الابتدائية طريق المرسى بنقردان
المدرسة الابتدائية الطابعي بنقردان
المدرسة الابتدائية بئر السلوقي بنقردان
المدرسة الابتدائية حي النجاح 1 بنقردان
المدرسة الابتدائية طريق المستشفى بنقردان
المدرسة الإبتدائية الورسنية
المدرسة الاعدادية ابن شرف بنقردان
المدرسة الاعدادية أبو القاسم الشابي بنقردان
معهد بنقردان 2
المدرسة الابتدائية المنجي سليم بنقردان
معهد ابن حزم بنقردان
معهد بنقردان
المدرسة الاعدادية طريق المستشفى بنقردان
المدرسة الابتدائية الطيب المهيري بنقردان
École Primaire privée Nibras
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Radio Stations near Ben Gardane

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Ben Gardane

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Public0.0

Farmers Markets in Ben Gardane

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
السوق المغاربية ببنقردان

Restaurants in Ben Gardane

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مطعم بيتزا أونو

Cafes in Ben Gardane

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مقهى المغرب العربي
مقهى سرايا

Clinics in Ben Gardane

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

المجمع الطبي ابن زهر

Bus Stations in Ben Gardane

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare routière de Ben Guerdane
SRTM Agence Ben Guerdane
TN #1117799180
TN #831235280

Gas Stations in Ben Gardane

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

أويليبيا
عجيل

Banks in Ben Gardane

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Attijariwafa Bank
Bank of Tunisia
BH Bank
STB

Stadiums & Teams in Ben Gardane

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ben Gardane

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Djerba Zarzis International AirportDJELarge Airport
Okba Ibn Nafa Air BaseMedium Airport

Post Offices in Ben Gardane

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste (4160) Ben Guerdane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ben Gardane

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Great Mosque
Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tunis

Around Ben Gardane

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 20
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 4
Restaurants 1
Cafes 2
Banks 3
Parks 2
Places of Worship 1

🇹🇳 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

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 Ben Gardane

What is the population of Ben Gardane?

Ben Gardane has a population of 66,567 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 26,842 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ben Gardane?

Ben Gardane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.7 inches.

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