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Bir el Hafey, Tunisia

Sidi Bouzid Governorate · Tunisia

Bir el Hafey is a small city in Sidi Bouzid Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 6,498. Elevation: 1,437 ft (438 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

6,498 Population 125/sq mi density
1,437 ft Elevation 438 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
9.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Bir el Hafey

Bir el Hafey

Bir El Hafey is a town and commune located at 34°55′48″N 9°12′00″E in the Sidi Bouzid Governorate, in Tunisia. As of 2004 it had a population of 6,405.

People

Population6,498
Density125/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain9.4 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation1,437 ft (438 m)
Population6,498
Population Density125 / sq mi
Elevation1,437 ft (438 m)
Coordinates34.9321°, 9.1932°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceSidi Bouzid Governorate
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation9.4 inches (239 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bir el Hafey

Bir el Hafey is a small city in Tunisia (Sidi Bouzid Governorate) with a population of 6,498. The city sits at an elevation of 1,437 feet (438 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Bir el Hafey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,437 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above Tunisia avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,437 ft (438 m)
Area52.1 sq mi (134.9 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates34.9321°N, 9.1932°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.4"
75% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 30, 2025.

Sep 22, 1995 14 km SE of Tébessa, Algeria M5.4 97 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 120 km
Jun 12, 1992 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia M5.2 117 km
Mar 20, 1997 7 km ESE of Degache, Tunisia M5.2 136 km
May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 75 km
Apr 4, 2023 7 km ESE of Chebika, Tunisia M5.0 130 km
Dec 3, 1998 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia M4.9 137 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 59 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 123 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 66 km
May 11, 1994 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.4 111 km
Mar 4, 2003 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia M4.4 54 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 61 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 127 km
Jun 10, 2019 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.3 98 km
Feb 2, 2018 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria M4.2 82 km
Jun 19, 1992 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.2 96 km
Aug 7, 2007 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia M4.2 42 km
May 29, 2008 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia M4.2 96 km
Aug 30, 2025 33 km WNW of Tamaghzah, Tunisia M4.2 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 0.8 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 85°F (29°C) 0.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
October 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in

Bir el Hafey has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 50°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Bir el Hafey

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire Ouled Khalifa
École Primaire 2 Mars 1934
École Primaire El Adhla
Collège El Mezara
Collège Echabbi
École Primaire El Fordha
École Primaire Wejeh Rakhmet
École Primaire Amama Nouvelle
Collège Bir El Hafey
Lycée El Messaadi
المدرسة الإبتدائية بئر الحفي 1
المدرسة الإبتدائية أولاد ساهل
École 20 Mars 1956
المدرسة الإبتدائية بئر الحفي 2
Lycée Bir El Hfey
École Primaire Ennouael
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Radio Stations near Bir el Hafey

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio gafsa MP3 128 kbps

Gas Stations in Bir el Hafey

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell
Total
أويليبيا

Stadiums & Teams in Bir el Hafey

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bir el Hafey

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gafsa Ksar International AirportGAFMedium Airport

Post Offices in Bir el Hafey

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
مكتب بريد النوايل

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bir el Hafey

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tunis

🇹🇳 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 Bir el Hafey

What is the population of Bir el Hafey?

Bir el Hafey has a population of 6,498 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 125 people per square mile, spread across 52.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bir el Hafey?

Bir el Hafey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.4 inches.

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