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Darnah, Libya

Darnah · Libya

Darnah is a large city in Darnah, Libya with a population of 102,581. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

102,581 Population 5,985/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
9.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Darnah

Darnah

Derna is a port city in eastern Libya. With a population of around 90,000, Derna was once the seat of one of the wealthiest provinces among the Barbary States. The city is now the administrative capital of Derna District, which covers a much smaller area than the old province. Among Libyan cities, Derna has a unique location and physical environment, as it lies between the Jebel Akhdar, the Mediterranean Sea, and the desert and is the fourth most important port in Cyrenaica's northern coast after Benghazi, Bayda and Tobruk. The city is also home to people of many different backgrounds.

People

Population102,581
Density5,985/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain9.1 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population102,581
Population Density5,985 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates32.7670°, 22.6367°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceDarnah
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation9.1 inches (231 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Darnah

Darnah is a large city in Libya (Darnah) with a population of 102,581. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Darnah

Darnah has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (26°C), the coldest is Jan (14.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 258 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.2°C / 58°F 10.9° / 17.4° 66.0
Feb 14.4°C / 58°F 11° / 17.9° 37.5
Mar 15.7°C / 60°F 12° / 19.4° 19.5
Apr 17.9°C / 64°F 14° / 21.8° 11.1
May 20.4°C / 69°F 16.5° / 24.2° 3.4
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 20° / 27.3° 4.5
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 22.3° / 28.1° 0.0
Aug 26°C / 79°F 23° / 28.9° 0.0
Sep 25°C / 77°F 21.7° / 28.2° 4.7
Oct 22.6°C / 73°F 19° / 26.1° 38.9
Nov 19°C / 66°F 15.4° / 22.7° 24.6
Dec 15.8°C / 60°F 12.4° / 19.2° 47.7
Darnah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 320 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 9.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above Libya avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area17.1 sq mi (44.4 km²)
Population Density5,985/sq mi
Coordinates32.7670°N, 22.6367°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.1"
76% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 27, 2024.

Feb 9, 2012 53 km WNW of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.8 135 km
Feb 19, 2020 30 km ENE of Darnah, Libya M4.4 30 km
Feb 21, 2019 24 km SSW of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.3 98 km
Apr 19, 2015 126 km NE of Darnah, Libya M4.3 126 km
May 16, 1990 105 km NNE of Darnah, Libya M4.2 105 km
Nov 7, 1999 35 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M4.1 138 km
Apr 12, 2021 35 km ESE of Darnah, Libya M4.1 36 km
Jan 20, 2023 75 km E of Darnah, Libya M4.1 75 km
Jun 17, 1999 44 km NNE of Tobruk, Libya M4.1 140 km
Sep 27, 2024 115 km N of Al Qubbah, Libya M4.0 123 km
Jan 6, 1996 111 km ENE of Darnah, Libya M3.9 112 km
May 30, 2002 136 km N of Al Qubbah, Libya M3.8 141 km
Mar 10, 2003 112 km N of Tobruk, Libya M3.7 136 km
May 12, 2002 90 km NNE of Darnah, Libya M3.6 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
March 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
December 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in

Darnah has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 55°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Darnah

Institution Type Founded Website
Derna University University
Faculty of law -Uni OMAR AL MUKHTAR College
Higher Institute of Science and Technology University
Intermediate Institute of Building and Construction University
Khawla Bint Al Azur Institute College
المعهد العالي للتقنيات الزراعية درنة University

Schools in Darnah

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة
ASMA High School Girls
Diaa for Basic Education
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Radio Stations near Darnah

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Darnah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Idris King Library0.0

Hotels in Darnah

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Firdous Hotel
Al Naeem Hotel
Luluaa Dernah Hotel

Restaurants in Darnah

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Happy Chicken
Restaurant

Cafes in Darnah

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe
Clock Café
Ghaddafi Cafe
Philadelphia Cafe
Salsabel Cafe

Clinics in Darnah

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Annajah Clinic
Health Complex SHEHA
Libyan Red Crescent Society
مصتوصف باسس الشلوي

Gas Stations in Darnah

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel station
Fuel Station
LY #1002566678
LY #2277750681
LY #4456185390
LY #6589035088
LY #7610305196
LY #785704121

Banks in Darnah

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL AHLI Bank -Dernah
AL WAHAD Bank -Dernah
AL WAHDA Bank -Branch managment
AMAN Bank -Dernah
Bank of Commerce and Development-Dernah
JUMHOURIA Bank -Darna
JUMHOURIA Bank -Darna
National Commercial Bank -Darna
Real Estate Bank

Shopping Malls in Darnah

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ritaj Mall

Gyms in Darnah

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FC. AL AFRICAN
FC.DARNES

Airports Near Darnah

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Abraq International AirportLAQLarge Airport
Bombah AirportMedium Airport
Martuba Air BaseDNFSmall Airport

Post Offices in Darnah

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
HATIF LIBYA Company

Churches & Religious Organizations in Darnah

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abu Huraira Mosque
Hamza Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Safa Marwa Mosque
المسجد العتيق
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد ابوبكر الصديق
مسجد الخلفاء الراشدين
مسجد الصحابة
مسجد عبدالله بن مسعود
مسجد علي بن طالب
مسجد فاطمة الزهراء

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli
Elevation
2 m (7 ft)

Around Darnah

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 19
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 6
Restaurants 5
Cafes 7
Supermarkets 3
Banks 9
Hotels 3
Libraries 1
Parks 1
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 19

🇱🇾 About Libya

Capital Tripoli
Population 6,678,567
Area 1,759,540 km²
GDP (USD) $44,027,664,915
GDP per capita $6,027
HDI 0.718
Life expectancy 69.3 years
Internet users 88.5%
Urban population 87.9%
Currency LYD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +218
TLD .ly
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darnah

What is the population of Darnah?

Darnah has a population of 102,581 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 5,985 people per square mile, spread across 17.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Darnah?

Darnah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.1 inches.

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