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Chorfa, Algeria
Bouira · Algeria
Chorfa is a small city in Bouira, Algeria with a population of 20,556. Elevation: 1,122 ft (342 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Chorfa
Chorfa is a town and commune in Bouïra Province, Algeria.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,556 |
| Population Density | 1,499 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3651°, 4.3264° |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
| Country | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| State / Province | Bouira |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.1 inches (815 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chorfa
Chorfa is a small city in Algeria (Bouira) with a population of 20,556. The city sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet (342 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.
Climate in Chorfa
Chorfa has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (29°C), the coldest is Jan (6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 645 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above Algeria avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 13.7 sq mi (35.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,499/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3651°N, 4.3264°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 8 | 147 km |
| 1365 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 147 km |
| 2003 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2,287 | 91 km |
| 2003 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 9 | 92 km |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 99 km |
| 1802 | HARBOUR OF ALGIERS | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in |
Chorfa has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Chorfa
40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEM Badji Tahar | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée | — | — | — | — |
| CEM | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Moussi Arezki | — | — | — | — |
| CEM mixte | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée FOUDALA | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire | — | — | — | — |
| École Mehdid Abdrahamane | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Frères Mazari | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Mohamed Boudiaf | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Melikchi Said | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire Ziri Mohand Saïd | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire fighou | — | — | — | — |
| C E. M | — | — | — | — |
| École Guellaz Ibrahim | — | — | — | — |
| ecole primaire مدرسة ابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole | — | — | — | — |
| Hocine mesaoud | — | — | — | — |
| Crèche d'Enfant | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Mira Abderrahmane | — | — | — | — |
| Centre de formation professionnelle | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire ex "Madrasa" | — | — | — | — |
| primaire de thaddarth | — | — | — | — |
| primaire Laazib | — | — | — | — |
| primaire el baladiya | — | — | — | — |
| adardji | — | — | — | — |
| Agharvaz amenzu d Tughza | — | — | — | — |
| CEM de Toghza | — | — | — | — |
| École première tarad houcine | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Ben Badis | — | — | — | — |
| CEM BOUNDJAR | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Chemlal Aissa | — | — | — | — |
| Centres de formation professionnelle et d'apprentissage Chibane Mohamed Ameziane | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Chibane Aissa | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Salhi Mohend Ouamar | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Aliane Hamimi | — | — | — | — |
| Nouveau CEM | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Bessaoud Arezki | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Tazaghart Achour | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chorfa
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Tizi Ouzou | — | AAC |
Museums in Chorfa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX Palais de Justice | ||||
| Musée des Martyrs d'Iferhounnene | ||||
| Musée des Moudjahidines | ||||
| Musée du Martyr | ||||
| Refuge | ||||
| Tajma3t l Qayus Historique | ||||
| Takhelwit n Fadma n Soumer |
Libraries in Chorfa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abaḥan | 0.0 | |||||
| Akbou Papeterie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque Association Culturelle TAWRIRT | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Djaffar | 0.0 | |||||
| Kiosque Bouda | 0.0 | |||||
| Kiosque Chic Choc | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie Bellagh | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie Samir | 0.0 | |||||
| Tamkarḍit Racid Allic "At Mussa" | 0.0 | |||||
| Tanedlist Muḥya | 0.0 | |||||
| Tanedlist Muḥya | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة البلدية | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chorfa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alimentation Générale Djaffar | |||||
| Inganen n lebni | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché de gros d'Akbou | |||||
| Marché de véhicles et bétails | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire | |||||
| Ṛṛeḥba n lmal | |||||
| Ṛṛeḥba n tgella | |||||
| Ṛṛeḥba n uksum |
Hotels in Chorfa
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chorfa
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chorfa
16 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chorfa
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chorfa
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chorfa
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chorfa
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chorfa
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chorfa
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chorfa
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chorfa
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chorfa
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chorfa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarl Brasserie De Kabylie - SBK |
Stadiums & Teams in Chorfa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chorfa
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport | BJA | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Chorfa
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ALGERIE POSTE | |
| Bureau de Poste | |
| Bureau de Poste | |
| Bureau de poste | |
| Ighil Ali | |
| la poste de chorfa | |
| POSTE |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chorfa
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Grande Mosquée Mchedallah | |
| Masjid El Bir Welihssan | |
| Masjid Thala lbir | |
| mosque ait wihdan | |
| mosque el mouminine | |
| Mosquée | |
| mosquée | |
| Mosquée de Thaddarth n Charfa | |
| Mosquée de Toghza | |
| Mosquée El Hidaïa M'chedallah | |
| Tawba Mosque |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chorfa
What is the population of Chorfa?
Chorfa has a population of 20,556 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 1,499 people per square mile, spread across 13.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chorfa?
Chorfa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches.