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Bizerte, Tunisia
Bizerte Governorate · Tunisia
Bizerte is a large city in Bizerte Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 138,430. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About Bizerte
Bizerte is the capital and largest city of Bizerte Governorate in northern Tunisia. It is the northernmost city in Africa, located 65 km (40 mi) north of the capital Tunis. It is also known as the last town to remain under French control after the rest of the country won its independence from France. The city had 162,053 inhabitants in 2014.
People
Climate
| Population | 138,430 |
| Population Density | 10,543 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2744°, 9.8739° |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
| Country | 🇹🇳 Tunisia |
| State / Province | Bizerte Governorate |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.6 inches (599 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bizerte
Bizerte is a large city in Tunisia (Bizerte Governorate) with a population of 138,430. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.
Climate in Bizerte
Bizerte has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.9°C), the coldest is Feb (14.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 733 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Tunisia avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,543/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2744°N, 9.8739°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Bizerte has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Bizerte
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collège zarzouna | College | — | — |
| Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs | University | — | — |
| Foyer Universitaire | University | — | — |
| Institut Supérieur de Gestion | University | — | — |
| Institut Supérieur des Etudes Technologiques de Bizerte (ISET) | University | — | — |
| L'Académie Navale de Menzel-Bourguiba | College | — | — |
| Lycée Technique de Menzel-Bourguiba | College | — | — |
| Restaurant Universitaire | University | — | — |
| Université de Bizerte | University | — | — |
| المبيت الجامعي الخاص الزياتين | University | — | — |
| المدرسة العسكرية للضباط غير المكلفين | University | — | — |
| كلية العلوم بنزرت | University | — | — |
| معهد ابن رشد | College | — | — |
Schools in Bizerte
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| المدرسة الإبتدائية بني عوف | — | — | — | — |
| المدرسة الثانوية بنت بنزرت | — | — | — | — |
| Hedi Chaker High School | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Ali Bach Hamba | — | — | — | — |
| المدرسة الإبتدائية بحي الهناء | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Farhat Hached | — | — | — | — |
| المدرسة الابتدائية حي والي | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Boukhriss | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée El Bhira | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة حي النخلة | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée pilote 15 octobre Bizerte | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة جان جيونو | — | — | — | — |
| المدرسة الإعدادية هنشير الماثلين | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bizerte
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosaique FM | — | MP3 90 kbps | |
| Mosaique FM Tarab | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTCI | international, multiculti | MP3 128 kbps | |
| mosaiquefm | news talk music entertainment | MP3 90 kbps | |
| Radio Misk | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Lotfi Slama | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Express FM | business news, economic news | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Bizerte
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geological Museum | ||||
| Musée national d'Utica | ||||
| Musée national d'Utique | ||||
| Oceanographic Museum | ||||
| Oceanographic Museum | ||||
| Oceanographic Museum | ||||
| متحف الحديقة الوطنية بإشكل |
Libraries in Bizerte
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| المكتبة العمومية بمنزل بورقيبة | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة النموذجية للأطفال | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bizerte
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fripperie Menzel Bourguiba | |||||
| Marché aux Poissons | |||||
| Marché Central de Menzel Bourguiba | |||||
| Marché De Légumes De Menzel Bourguiba | |||||
| Société Tunisienne des Marchés de Gros (Marché de Bizerte) | |||||
| Souk El Bhira | |||||
| Souk Populaire | |||||
| Souk Slaheddine Bouchoucha | |||||
| السوق المركزي |
Hotels in Bizerte
17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bizerte
30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bizerte
47 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bizerte
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Bizerte
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bizerte
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bizerte
4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Bizerte
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bizerte
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bizerte
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bizerte
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bizerte
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bizerte
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bizerte
23 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bizerte
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bizerte
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bizerte
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bizerte
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tunis Carthage International Airport | TUN | Large Airport |
| Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Borj El Amri Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bizerte
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bizerte (7000) | |
| Diréction Régionale de Bizerte | |
| البريد التونسي | |
| باب ماطر |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bizerte
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ichkeul National Park |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bizerte
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al Mokhtar Mosque | |
| Angle Sidi Kacem | |
| Jamaa El Bhira | |
| Masjid La Ksiba | |
| Mosque | |
| Mosque | |
| Mosque | |
| Mosque Sidi Annan | |
| Mosquée El Médina | |
| Sidi Mastari Mosque | |
| Sidi Salem | |
| الكنيسة الأرثوذكسية ألكسندر نفسكي بنزرت | |
| جامع التقوى | |
| جامع الناظور | |
| جامع الهداية | |
| جامع عبد الرحمان | |
| مسجد التوبة | |
| مسجد الفتح | |
| معهد مريم |
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Quick Facts
Around Bizerte
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Bizerte
7 places within 15 km
- • Remadia
- • Plage Ain Mariem
- • Ras Angela
- • Fontaine Andalouse
- • La Ksiba
- • Jebel Kebir
- • Cap Angela
🇹🇳 About Tunisia
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bizerte
Public Holidays in Tunisia
8 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Bizerte
What is the population of Bizerte?
Bizerte has a population of 138,430 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 10,543 people per square mile, spread across 13.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bizerte?
Bizerte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.6 inches.