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Bensekrane, Algeria
Tlemcen · Algeria
Bensekrane is a small city in Tlemcen, Algeria with a population of 21,283. Elevation: 801 ft (244 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bensekrane
Bensekrane is a town and commune in Tlemcen Province in northwestern Algeria.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,283 |
| Population Density | 351 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0747°, -1.2243° |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
| Country | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| State / Province | Tlemcen |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.3 inches (415 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bensekrane
Bensekrane is a small city in Algeria (Tlemcen) with a population of 21,283. The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet (244 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.
Climate in Bensekrane
Bensekrane 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above Algeria avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 60.7 sq mi (157.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0747°N, 1.2243°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 90 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in |
Bensekrane has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Bensekrane
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Mechernen Mohamed | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bensekrane
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Tlemcen | local radio | AAC |
Museums in Bensekrane
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée communal (ex. APC) | ||||
| 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 Bensekrane
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque centrale d'université مكتبة الجامعة المركزية | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque centrale universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque centrale المكتبة المركزية | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque comunalle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Malek Bennabi | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Mohamed Dib | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المطالعة البلدية | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة بودغن العامة | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bensekrane
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex souk elfellah Boudghène | |||||
| Grand marché de Tlemcen | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché de fruits et légumes | |||||
| Marché de Gros de Fruits et légumes | |||||
| Marché de Hennaya | |||||
| Marché des Moutons | |||||
| Marché hebdomaire des voituresRemchi | |||||
| Marché Légumes Viande Epices | |||||
| Marché Municipal | |||||
| السوق الأسبوعي للأغنام | |||||
| سوق الجملة |
Cafes in Bensekrane
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bensekrane
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bensekrane
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bensekrane
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport | ORN | Large Airport |
| Oujda Angads Airport | OUD | Large Airport |
| Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport | TLM | Large Airport |
| Oran Tafraoui Airport | TAF | Medium Airport |
| Bousfer Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Sidi Bel Abbes Airport | BFW | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Bensekrane?
Bensekrane has a population of 21,283 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 351 people per square mile, spread across 60.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bensekrane?
Bensekrane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches.