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Beni Enzar, Morocco

Oriental · Morocco

Beni Enzar is a mid-size city in Oriental, Morocco with a population of 61,786. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

61,786 Population 864/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
13.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Beni Enzar

Beni Enzar

Beni Ansar is a town in Nador Province, Oriental, Morocco, located 12 km north of the city of Nador. It is bordered on the north by the Spanish city of Melilla. According to the 2014 census, Beni Ensar has a population of 56,582, and its area is 20 hectares.

People

Population61,786
Density864/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain13.5 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population61,786
Population Density864 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates35.2600°, -2.9300°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceOriental
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation13.5 inches (344 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Beni Enzar

Beni Enzar is a mid-size city in Morocco (Oriental) with a population of 61,786. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in Beni Enzar

Beni Enzar has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.3°C), the coldest is Jan (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 372 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.6°C / 56°F 10.2° / 16.9° 55.4
Feb 13.9°C / 57°F 10.7° / 17.1° 48.3
Mar 15.2°C / 59°F 12° / 18.5° 42.9
Apr 16.8°C / 62°F 13.5° / 20.2° 35.0
May 19.5°C / 67°F 16.2° / 22.9° 16.1
Jun 22.7°C / 73°F 19.4° / 26° 7.0
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 22.1° / 29° 0.5
Aug 26.3°C / 79°F 23° / 29.6° 4.1
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 20.6° / 27° 18.5
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 17.4° / 23.8° 41.4
Nov 17°C / 63°F 13.7° / 20.2° 52.9
Dec 14.6°C / 58°F 11.3° / 17.8° 49.4
Beni Enzar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above Morocco avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area71.5 sq mi (185.2 km²)
Population Density864/sq mi
Coordinates35.2600°N, 2.9300°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"
64% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,812 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 13, 2024.

Feb 24, 2004 11 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.4 98 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 81 km
May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 107 km
Dec 22, 1999 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria M5.6 150 km
May 20, 2022 Strait of Gibraltar M5.5 57 km
May 23, 1993 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco M5.4 40 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 107 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 86 km
Aug 28, 2021 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 61 km
Mar 12, 1992 36 km E of Melilla, Spain M5.3 37 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 90 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 80 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 75 km
Mar 7, 2004 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco M5.1 102 km
Jan 25, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 80 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 77 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 82 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 114 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 89 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 81 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in

Beni Enzar has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 53°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Beni Enzar

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire مدرسة ابتدائية
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Museums in Beni Enzar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Baluarte de la Concepción Alta
Hospital del Rey
Museo de Arqueología y Historia de Melilla
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo de la Asociación de Estudios Melillenses
Museo del Automóvil
Museo Etnográfico de las Culturas Amazigt y Sefardí
Museo Ibáñez de Melilla
Museo Militar de Melilla
Palomar de Ingenieros
Sala de Exposiciones "Valerio Manchón"

Libraries in Beni Enzar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública del Estado en Melilla0.0

Farmers Markets in Beni Enzar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Joutiya
Mercado Central
Mercado de Beni Enzar سوق بني انصار
Mercado de Beni Enzar سوق بني انصار
Mercado del Real
Mercado Público "Virgen de la Victoria"
Mercado Público Colón
Mercado Público del Buen Acuerdo
Souk Almarkaz سوق المركز
souk jjoutya
Souq el morakab
سوق الخضر بالجملة

Hotels in Beni Enzar

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Douche

Restaurants in Beni Enzar

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Pizzeria Amira Drems
El balcon

Cafes in Beni Enzar

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de Marruecos مقهى المغرب
Café l'Honneur
Tanjawi

Castles in Beni Enzar

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palais Royal de Nador

Train Stations in Beni Enzar

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beni Ensar Port
Bni Nsar (Ville) بني انصار

Gas Stations in Beni Enzar

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MA #12903214474
Shell
Station Mobil
TotalEnergies

Banks in Beni Enzar

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire البنك الشعبي

Stadiums & Teams in Beni Enzar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Beni Enzar

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nador Al Aaroui International AirportNDRLarge Airport
Melilla AirportMLNMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Beni Enzar

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Morabito Sidi Mohammed
Mosquée Iqodhadhen
Mosquée Izmanin

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca
Elevation
61 m (200 ft)

Things to See Near Beni Enzar

40 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (4)
  • • Fuerte de Santiago
  • • Yacimiento arqueológico
  • • Yacimiento arqueológico
  • • Yacimiento Arqueológico de Casa del Gobernador
🏖️ Beaches (7)
  • • Bocana
  • • Playa de los Cárabos
  • • Playa de San Lorenzo
  • • Playa del Hipódromo
  • • Playa Los Militares
  • + 2 more
🏰 Castles (17)
  • • Baluarte de las Cinco Palabras
  • • Baluarte de San Fernando
  • • Baluarte de San José Alto
  • • Baluarte de San José Bajo
  • • Baluarte de San Pedro Alto
  • + 12 more
🛡️ Forts (6)
  • • Fortín de San Francisco
  • • Fuerte de Basbel
  • • Fuerte de la Plataforma
  • • Fuerte de San Carlos
  • • Fuerte Kol-La
  • + 1 more
🗼 Lighthouses (2)
  • • Faro Chico
  • • Faro del Mar
🏛️ Ruins (2)
  • • Cazaza
  • • Thazoda/Taxuda
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Faro de Melilla
  • • Panorama Gourgou

🇲🇦 About Morocco

Capital Rabat
Population 36,029,138
Area 446,550 km²
GDP (USD) $146,036,093,667
GDP per capita $3,814
HDI 0.698
Life expectancy 75.3 years
Internet users 91.0%
Urban population 62.7%
Currency MAD (Dirham)
Languages Arabic, Berber
Calling code +212
TLD .ma
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Morocco

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ras l' âm
Jan 11 Proclamation of Independence Takdim watikat al-istiqlal
Jan 14 Amazigh New Year Id Yennayer
May 1 Labour Day Eid Ash-Shughl
Jul 30 Enthronement Eid Al-Ârch
Aug 14 Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab Oued Ed-Dahab Day
Aug 20 Revolution of the King and the People Thawrat al malik wa shâab
Aug 21 Youth Day Eid Al Chabab
Nov 6 Green March Eid Al Massira Al Khadra
Nov 18 Independence Day Eid Al Istiqulal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beni Enzar

What is the population of Beni Enzar?

Beni Enzar has a population of 61,786 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 864 people per square mile, spread across 71.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Beni Enzar?

Beni Enzar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.5 inches.

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