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Beni Mester, Algeria

Tlemcen · Algeria

Beni Mester is a small city in Tlemcen, Algeria with a population of 19,808. Elevation: 2,241 ft (683 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

19,808 Population 553/sq mi density
2,241 ft Elevation 683 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
17.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone

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About Beni Mester

Beni Mester is a town and commune in Tlemcen Province in northwestern Algeria.

People

Population19,808
Density553/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain17.1 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation2,241 ft (683 m)
Population19,808
Population Density553 / sq mi
Elevation2,241 ft (683 m)
Coordinates34.8705°, -1.4232°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceTlemcen
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation17.1 inches (434 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Beni Mester

Beni Mester is a small city in Algeria (Tlemcen) with a population of 19,808. The city sits at an elevation of 2,241 feet (683 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 17.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.

Climate in Beni Mester

Beni Mester has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 323 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.2°C / 52°F 5.6° / 16.8° 47.9
Feb 11.8°C / 53°F 6.2° / 17.4° 38.3
Mar 14°C / 57°F 7.9° / 20° 40.2
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 9.9° / 22.5° 34.1
May 19.3°C / 67°F 12.9° / 25.7° 25.2
Jun 23.1°C / 74°F 16.6° / 29.6° 4.3
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 19.5° / 32.7° 1.0
Aug 26.8°C / 80°F 20.4° / 33.3° 3.5
Sep 23.5°C / 74°F 17.3° / 29.7° 16.3
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 14.2° / 26.7° 29.5
Nov 15.3°C / 60°F 9.8° / 20.8° 46.0
Dec 12.4°C / 54°F 7° / 17.7° 36.9
Beni Mester 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 305 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 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,241 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above Algeria avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,241 ft (683 m)
Area35.8 sq mi (92.8 km²)
Population Density553/sq mi
Coordinates34.8705°N, 1.4232°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.1"
55% below Algeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

264 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 26, 2022.

Aug 18, 1994 8 km E of Sig, Algeria M5.9 140 km
Dec 22, 1999 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria M5.6 52 km
Jun 6, 2008 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M5.5 132 km
May 23, 1993 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco M5.4 112 km
Mar 12, 1992 36 km E of Melilla, Spain M5.3 112 km
Jul 24, 2008 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria M4.9 95 km
Jul 11, 2017 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.8 107 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria M4.6 114 km
Dec 22, 1999 1 km SE of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.6 47 km
Jun 26, 2022 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.6 149 km
Dec 10, 1998 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria M4.5 137 km
Aug 18, 1994 7 km E of Sig, Algeria M4.5 140 km
Jun 6, 2008 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.5 128 km
May 21, 2005 8 km W of El Malah, Algeria M4.4 61 km
Dec 21, 1992 39 km ENE of Melilla, Spain M4.4 115 km
Jul 7, 2005 1 km SSW of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.3 114 km
Mar 6, 2015 8 km SW of Zaïo, Morocco M4.3 126 km
Jul 8, 2017 70 km NW of El Amria, Algeria M4.3 117 km
Feb 18, 2005 2 km SSE of Al Aaroui, Morocco M4.3 144 km
Mar 13, 1992 28 km NW of Saidia, Morocco M4.3 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1790 ORAN Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in Wettest
March 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in

Beni Mester has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Beni Mester

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
مدرسة ابتدائية الشهيد مزيان محمد 1
Lycée Kadi Oukacha
Lycée
CEM Bounakhela
École Taheri Ben Ayad
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Radio Stations near Beni Mester

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Tlemcen local radio AAC

Museums in Beni Mester

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de La ville de Tlemcen
Musée d'El Moudjahid
Terrace el-Mechouar
المتحف العمومي الوطني للآثار الإسلامية
المركب التاريخي للولاية الخامسة
متحف سيدي أبي الحسن التنسي

Libraries in Beni Mester

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque centrale d'université مكتبة الجامعة المركزية0.0
Bibliothèque centrale المكتبة المركزية0.0
Bibliothèque Mohamed Dib0.0
مكتبة بودغن العامة0.0

Farmers Markets in Beni Mester

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ex souk elfellah Boudghène
Grand marché de Tlemcen
Marché
Marché Couvert
Marché de fruits et légumes
Marché de fruits et légumes
Marché de fruits et légumes
Marché de Gros de Fruits et légumes
Marché de Hennaya
Marché des Moutons
Marché du dimache
Marché hebdomaire des voituresRemchi
Marché Public
السوق الأسبوعي للأغنام

Cafes in Beni Mester

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مقهى النخيل

Clinics in Beni Mester

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre de santé
مستوصف
مستوصف

Veterinaries in Beni Mester

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

طبيب بيطري

Train Stations in Beni Mester

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sabra's Railway Station
Zalboun

Gas Stations in Beni Mester

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #1091957596
DZ #3205271985
DZ #4385359949

Stadiums & Teams in Beni Mester

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Beni Mester

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oujda Angads AirportOUDLarge Airport
Zenata – Messali El Hadj AirportTLMLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Beni Mester

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée de Frawna
مسجد ابن رشد
مصلى

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Algiers
Elevation
815 m (2,674 ft)
Area
9,061.0 km² (3,497.5 mi²)
Postal Code
13000
Twinned With
Bursa, Fez, Florence, Granada, Kairouan, Montpellier, Nanterre, Sarajevo

🇩🇿 About Algeria

Capital Algiers
Population 42,228,429
Area 2,381,740 km²
GDP (USD) $247,923,887,215
GDP per capita $5,370
HDI 0.745
Life expectancy 76.3 years
Internet users 76.9%
Urban population 74.7%
Currency DZD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +213
TLD .dz
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beni Mester

What is the population of Beni Mester?

Beni Mester has a population of 19,808 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 553 people per square mile, spread across 35.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Beni Mester?

Beni Mester 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 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.1 inches.

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