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Bou Salem, Tunisia

Jendouba Governorate · Tunisia

Bou Salem is a small city in Jendouba Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 20,818. Elevation: 417 ft (127 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

20,818 Population 6,252/sq mi density
417 ft Elevation 127 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
21.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Bou Salem

Bou Salem

Bou Salem (بوسالم) is a town and commune in the Jendouba Governorate, Tunisia. As of 2004 it had a population of 20,098. by 2014 this had grown 35,192.

People

Population20,818
Density6,252/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain21.6 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Population20,818
Population Density6,252 / sq mi
Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Coordinates36.6073°, 8.9698°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceJendouba Governorate
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation21.6 inches (549 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bou Salem

Bou Salem is a small city in Tunisia (Jendouba Governorate) with a population of 20,818. The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet (127 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Bou Salem

Bou Salem has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (10.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 502 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.4°C / 51°F 5.3° / 15.4° 69.7
Feb 10.9°C / 52°F 5.2° / 16.6° 56.7
Mar 13.2°C / 56°F 6.8° / 19.5° 53.7
Apr 16°C / 61°F 9.3° / 22.7° 44.4
May 20.4°C / 69°F 12.6° / 28.2° 38.0
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 17° / 33.8° 15.1
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 19.9° / 37° 5.9
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 20.5° / 37° 13.8
Sep 25°C / 77°F 18.1° / 31.8° 40.3
Oct 20.8°C / 69°F 14.3° / 27.4° 44.5
Nov 15.3°C / 60°F 9.7° / 20.9° 56.2
Dec 11.7°C / 53°F 6.6° / 16.8° 64.1
Bou Salem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above Tunisia avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density6,252/sq mi
Coordinates36.6073°N, 8.9698°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"
43% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Mar 8, 2018.

Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 118 km
Sep 17, 1994 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia M5.2 24 km
Dec 3, 1998 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia M4.9 57 km
Mar 8, 2018 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia M4.7 136 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 111 km
Nov 30, 1998 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia M4.6 45 km
Jul 30, 1998 18 km NW of Héliopolis, Algeria M4.5 149 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 76 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 39 km
Jan 19, 1997 11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria M4.3 148 km
Jan 26, 1995 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia M4.3 84 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 120 km
Jan 22, 2004 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria M4.3 65 km
Apr 15, 2008 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia M4.2 39 km
Jan 9, 2012 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria M4.2 73 km
Jul 2, 2004 10 km E of El Tarf, Algeria M4.1 51 km
Sep 25, 1995 22 km E of Tébessa, Algeria M4.1 144 km
Oct 6, 1995 25 km NNE of Tébessa, Algeria M4.1 128 km
May 22, 1995 9 km NNE of Tébessa, Algeria M4.1 144 km
May 14, 1996 18 km ESE of Ben Mehidi, Algeria M3.9 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Bou Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Bou Salem

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Balta
École Primaire El Brahmi
Ipita Bou Salem
Lycée Secondaire
Lycée Kheireddine Bacha
المدرسة الإبتدائية بلطة
مدرسة الكرامة
Lycée Bousalem
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Radio Stations near Bou Salem

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Tunisie Kef MP3 128 kbps
Radio Kef MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bou Salem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée de Bulla Regia

Libraries in Bou Salem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
المكتبة العمومية بوسالم0.0

Farmers Markets in Bou Salem

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
السوق البلدي
سوق الأربعاء

Restaurants in Bou Salem

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jazz Café et Restaurant

Cafes in Bou Salem

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café L'Eglise Arfaoui
Rendez-vous café
Salon de thé el khomsa

Dentists in Bou Salem

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet docteur Hatem Mraidi

Train Stations in Bou Salem

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

بوسالم
سيدي إسماعيل

Gas Stations in Bou Salem

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell
Sidi Smail
TN #172856820
Total Bousalem
عجيل
عجيل

Banks in Bou Salem

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arab International Bank of Tunisia
Arab Tunisian Bank
Banque De Tunisie
BH Bank Bou Salem
BNA
مصرف الزيتونة

Gyms in Bou Salem

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TAYAMO SPORT
TN #1408186558

Stadiums & Teams in Bou Salem

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bou Salem

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tabarka-Aïn Draham International AirportTBJMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bou Salem

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosque
زاوية سيدي الروماني

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tunis
Founded
2016
Postal Code
8126
Website
communebaltabouaouenne.tn/

🇹🇳 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 Salem

What is the population of Bou Salem?

Bou Salem has a population of 20,818 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 6,252 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bou Salem?

Bou Salem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.6 inches.

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