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Cheylus, Tunisia

Zaghouan Governorate · Tunisia

Cheylus is a small city in Zaghouan Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 5,325. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

5,325 Population 87/sq mi density
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
18.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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People

Population5,325
Density87/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain18.8 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Population5,325
Population Density87 / sq mi
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates36.5572°, 10.0600°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceZaghouan Governorate
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation18.8 inches (478 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cheylus

Cheylus is a small city in Tunisia (Zaghouan Governorate) with a population of 5,325. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Cheylus

Cheylus has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 485 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.4°C / 54°F 8.4° / 16.3° 61.8
Feb 12.6°C / 55°F 8.2° / 17° 55.6
Mar 14.8°C / 59°F 10.1° / 19.6° 45.4
Apr 17.5°C / 64°F 12.6° / 22.4° 38.5
May 21.2°C / 70°F 15.9° / 26.6° 23.3
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 19.6° / 31.5° 13.3
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 22.6° / 34.3° 3.3
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 23.1° / 34.5° 12.1
Sep 25.6°C / 78°F 20.9° / 30.3° 56.8
Oct 22.1°C / 72°F 17.5° / 26.7° 52.8
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 13° / 21.5° 54.1
Dec 13.6°C / 56°F 9.7° / 17.6° 68.1
Cheylus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Tunisia avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area61.0 sq mi (158.0 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates36.5572°N, 10.0600°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
50% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 29, 2024.

Sep 17, 1994 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia M5.2 80 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 80 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 82 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 110 km
Dec 3, 1998 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia M4.9 124 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 92 km
Mar 8, 2018 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia M4.7 73 km
Nov 30, 1998 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia M4.6 127 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 75 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 79 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 68 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 31 km
Oct 21, 2013 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.4 137 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 125 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 76 km
Jan 26, 1995 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia M4.3 80 km
Mar 29, 2024 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.3 97 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 109 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 90 km
Apr 15, 2008 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia M4.2 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in Warmest
September 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
December 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Cheylus has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Cheylus

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
المدرسة الإبتدائية عين عسكر
المدرسة الابتدائية عين الصفصاف
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Radio Stations near Cheylus

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 Cheylus

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dar Ben Abdallah
Finance Museum
Musée des Timbres
Museum of Modern Art
دار معقل الزعيم
متحف الذاكرة الوطنية بالسيجومي
متحف السينما
متحف العدل وحقوق الإنسان
متحف العملة

Libraries in Cheylus

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Avenue de Bellevue0.0
Bibliothèque publique de Zriba0.0
Institut des Belles-Lettres Arabes0.0
Institut des Belles-Lettres Arabes0.0
maktba0.0
maktba0.0
maktba0.0
maktba0.0
maktba0.0
maktba0.0
maktba0.0
maktba0.0
maktba0.0
maktba0.0
maktba0.0
maktba0.0
maktba0.0
maktba0.0
National Library0.0
Public Library0.0
TBS Library0.0
المكتبة العامة0.0
المكتبة العمومية بفوشانة0.0
المكتبة العمومية بفوشانة0.0
المكتبة المغاربية ببن عروس0.0
المكتبة الوطنية التونسية0.0
دار الثقافة مقرين0.0
دار بن عاشور0.0
دار بن عاشور0.0
مكتبة شارل ديقول0.0

Farmers Markets in Cheylus

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aziza
Ben Arous Market
Denden Marketplace
Fripes el Hafsia
Fripes el Hafsia
Marché d'Ezzahra
Marché de gros Bir El Kassaâ
Marché de Tunis
Marché de Zaghouan
Marché De Zahrouni
Marché El Kallaline
Marché Fouchana
Marché hebdomadaire de Mégrine
Marché Sidi El Bahri
Marché Sidi Sridek
Souk
Souk
Souk
Souk de Ben Arous
Souk de Radès
Souk Sidi Boumendil
Souk Sidi Boumendil
Souk Sidi Sridek
Souk Sidi Sridek
Souq des Chechias
السوق الأسبوعية بالمروج 2
السوق البلدي
السوق البلدي
السوق البلدي
السوق البلدي
السوق البلدي المدينة الجديدة 1
السوق البلدي المدينة الجديدة 1
السوق البلدي سيدي حسين
السوق البلدي سيدي حسين
سوق الحدادين
سوق الحدادين
سوق الخضار
سوق الصاغة
سوق الصاغة
سوق العزافين
سوق العزافين
سوق الغرابلية
سوق الغرابلية
سوق الكومسيون
سوق الكومسيون
سوق باب الجزيرة
سوق باب الفلاح

Train Stations in Cheylus

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in Cheylus

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total
أويليبيا

Stadiums & Teams in Cheylus

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cheylus

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tunis Carthage International AirportTUNLarge Airport
Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air BaseMedium Airport
Enfidha - Hammamet International AirportNBEMedium Airport
Borj El Amri AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cheylus

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
مكتب بريد عين عسكر (1123)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cheylus

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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 Cheylus

What is the population of Cheylus?

Cheylus has a population of 5,325 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 61.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cheylus?

Cheylus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.8 inches.

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