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Bou Merdès, Tunisia

Mahdia Governorate · Tunisia

Bou Merdès is a small town in Mahdia Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 4,327. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

4,327 Population 488/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
12.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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People

Population4,327
Density488/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain12.3 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Population4,327
Population Density488 / sq mi
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Coordinates35.4572°, 10.7281°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceMahdia Governorate
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation12.3 inches (312 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bou Merdès

Bou Merdès is a small town in Tunisia (Mahdia Governorate) with a population of 4,327. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Bou Merdès enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 314 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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Tunisia avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²)
Population Density488/sq mi
Coordinates35.4572°N, 10.7281°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"
68% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 9, 2025.

Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 88 km
May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 150 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 86 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 70 km
Aug 8, 1991 Tunisia M4.8 86 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 143 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 73 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 94 km
Oct 29, 1995 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia M4.6 87 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 147 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 104 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 149 km
Oct 21, 2013 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.4 32 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 33 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 84 km
Mar 29, 2024 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.3 129 km
Jun 27, 2005 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.2 105 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 46 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 49 km
Feb 14, 1999 27 km SSE of Hammamet, Tunisia M4.1 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (187 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
April 62°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in Wettest
November 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in

Bou Merdès has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 53°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Bou Merdès

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
المدرسة الاعدادية بومرداس
École Primaire Boumerdès
المدرسة الابتدائية ببوهلال العلي الجنوبية
المدرسة الابتدائية الشوارعية
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Radio Stations near Bou Merdès

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jawhara FM MP3 128 kbps
Ambiance FM arabic, jazz MP3
Radio Monastir MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tunisie Monastir monastir, regional MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tunisia Med généraliste, monde MP3 128 kbps
M-80's Radio (US) 80's, 80s MP3 128 kbps
M-Pressive Radio! (US) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Bou Merdès

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dar El Jem
El Jem Museum
Mausolée Sidi Ammar
Museum of the South Quarters of Thysdrus

Libraries in Bou Merdès

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheque0.0
Maison de Culture0.0
Public Library0.0
المكتبة العموميّة0.0
المكتبة العمومية0.0
المكتبة العمومية بصيادة0.0
المكتبة العمومية بقصيبة المديوني0.0

Farmers Markets in Bou Merdès

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Central
Marché centrale de Moknine
Marché du gros
Marché Hebdomadaire
Marché local de Ksibet El Mediounin
Marché Municipal
souk;Souk (fripperie)
السوق الأسبوعي
السوق الأسبوعية
السوق الأسبوعية
السوق الاسبوعية بطبلبة
السوق البلدي
سوق الجملة للخضر و الغلال

Cafes in Bou Merdès

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café El Amel

Stadiums & Teams in Bou Merdès

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bou Merdès

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sfax Thyna International AirportSFALarge Airport
Enfidha - Hammamet International AirportNBEMedium Airport
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International AirportMIRMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bou Merdès

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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 Bou Merdès

What is the population of Bou Merdès?

Bou Merdès has a population of 4,327 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 488 people per square mile, spread across 8.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bou Merdès?

Bou Merdès enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.3 inches.

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