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Draâ Esmar, Algeria

Medea · Algeria

Draâ Esmar is a small city in Medea, Algeria with a population of 7,465. Elevation: 2,887 ft (880 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

7,465 Population 436/sq mi density
2,887 ft Elevation 880 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
28.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone

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About Draâ Esmar

Draâ Esmar

Tibhirine qui signifie en berbère « les jardins » est un domaine situé en Algérie à Médéa, non loin d'Alger, qui abrita, à partir 1937-1938, l'abbaye Notre-Dame de l'Atlas, fondée par les moines de l'abbaye Notre-Dame d'Aiguebelle, qui en possédèrent douze hectares.

People

Population7,465
Density436/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation2,887 ft (880 m)
Population7,465
Population Density436 / sq mi
Elevation2,887 ft (880 m)
Coordinates36.2735°, 2.7170°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceMedea
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation28.1 inches (713 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Draâ Esmar

Draâ Esmar is a small city in Algeria (Medea) with a population of 7,465. The city sits at an elevation of 2,887 feet (880 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.

Climate in Draâ Esmar

Draâ Esmar has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 697 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.7°C / 44°F 4° / 9.4° 100.9
Feb 7.2°C / 45°F 4.1° / 10.2° 88.8
Mar 10°C / 50°F 6.6° / 13.4° 77.2
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 8.8° / 16.7° 76.3
May 17.1°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.4° 53.2
Jun 22.8°C / 73°F 17.8° / 27.7° 9.7
Jul 26.6°C / 80°F 21.4° / 31.8° 3.4
Aug 26.3°C / 79°F 21.1° / 31.5° 8.5
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 16.9° / 26.2° 36.1
Oct 17.3°C / 63°F 13.4° / 21.2° 54.2
Nov 10.6°C / 51°F 7.8° / 13.5° 90.8
Dec 7.5°C / 46°F 5° / 10° 97.5
Draâ Esmar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,887 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Algeria avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,887 ft (880 m)
Area17.1 sq mi (44.4 km²)
Population Density436/sq mi
Coordinates36.2735°N, 2.7170°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below Algeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

589 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Mar 18, 2025.

May 21, 2003 25 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M6.8 112 km
May 27, 2003 northern Algeria M5.8 107 km
May 21, 2003 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M5.7 125 km
Sep 4, 1996 20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria M5.5 80 km
Aug 1, 2014 11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.5 77 km
May 28, 2016 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria M5.4 74 km
May 14, 2010 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria M5.3 133 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria M5.2 133 km
May 29, 2003 7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.2 83 km
Feb 9, 1990 20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria M5.2 60 km
May 22, 2003 12 km N of Dellys, Algeria M5.2 137 km
May 16, 2010 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria M5.1 116 km
May 21, 2003 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M5.1 118 km
May 22, 2003 30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria M5.1 121 km
May 28, 2003 9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.0 84 km
May 21, 2003 17 km N of Boumerdas, Algeria M4.9 101 km
Mar 18, 2025 19 km SW of Lakhdaria, Algeria M4.8 67 km
Jan 17, 2009 10 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria M4.8 98 km
May 22, 2003 25 km NNW of Dellys, Algeria M4.8 139 km
May 31, 2016 northern Algeria M4.8 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1365 ALGIERS Earthquake 5.0 m 64 km
2003 N. ALGERIA Earthquake 3.0 m 2,287 112 km
1980 EL ASNAM Eruption + Earthquake 0.7 m 5,000 121 km
1954 SEA OF ALBORAN Eruption + Earthquake 0.3 m 1,243 101 km
2003 ALGIERS Earthquake 0.1 m 9 107 km
1891 SEA OF ALBORAN Earthquake 36 86 km
1802 HARBOUR OF ALGIERS Earthquake 30 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 1.1 in
October 62°F (16°C) 2.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in Wettest

Draâ Esmar has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Draâ Esmar

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole
مدرسة الإخوة قرنوز عين العرايس
CEM
Primary School Abdou Boumediene
مدرسة ابتدائية الشهيد محمد رامول
ثانوية حي 2400 مسكن
متوسطة حي 2400 مسكن
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Radio Stations near Draâ Esmar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Algérie Chaîne 3 culture, music AAC

Museums in Draâ Esmar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dar Emir Abdelkader
Musée Ahmed Bougherra
Musée de Moudjahid de la wilaya de Blida
Musée de Moudjahid de la wilaya de Blida
Musée du Parc national de Chréa
Musée du Parc national de Chréa
دار الصناعة التقليدية

Libraries in Draâ Esmar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque centrale0.0
Bibliothèque Centrale0.0
Bibliothèque Centrale0.0
Bibliothèque de Chiffa0.0
Bibliothèque de la mosquée0.0
Bibliothèque de la mosquée0.0
Bibliothèque des sciences et technologies0.0
Bibliothèque du département des sciences d'économie0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Librairie0.0
مكتبة0.0
مكتبة البرواقية0.0
مكتبة موزاية0.0

Farmers Markets in Draâ Esmar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bouaza market
Marché
Marché
Marché Berrouaghia
Marché communal
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert Berrouaghia
Marché de Ouled Yaïch
Marché El Guessab
Marché El Kouala
Marché Nour
Placette El Arab
Placette N'Sara
Superette

Cafes in Draâ Esmar

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مقهى مراد

Clinics in Draâ Esmar

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dispensaire
قاعة علاج فرقة ولاد مسعود
مستوصف

Veterinaries in Draâ Esmar

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #11206206838

Train Stations in Draâ Esmar

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare désaffectée

Bus Stations in Draâ Esmar

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare routière
محطة حافلات

Gas Stations in Draâ Esmar

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #2002011271
DZ #2009359989
DZ #4226539289

Stadiums & Teams in Draâ Esmar

TeamLeagueDivision
Annexe du Stade Mustapha Tchaker
Brakni Brothers Stadium
Mustapha Tchaker Stadium
Stade Bounâama Djilali
Stade de Bouarfa
Stade de Chiffa
Stade des frères Yaich Achour
Stade Hamoud Daidi
Stade Mohamed Zourakhi
Terrains de Tennis

Airports Near Draâ Esmar

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Houari Boumediene AirportALGLarge Airport
Blida AirportMedium Airport
Boufarik Air BaseMedium Airport
Ain Oussera AirportSmall Airport
Chéraga AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Draâ Esmar

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Algérie Poste Cité 15 Décembre
Algérie Poste Ouamri
Bureau de poste

Treatment Centers in Draâ Esmar

20 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bloc des consultations de chirurgie générale
Centre anti cancer
Centre de rééducation fonctionnelle
Chapiteau de vaccination covid19
Clinique Baba Moussa
Clinique de Dialyse
Clinique des Soeures
Clinique dialyse chelha
Clinique Elite Dentaire
Clinique Nephro Hémodialyse Dr.Rekia Lakhdar
Clinique Sarah
Dr boumchida
EPSP Bouarfa
EPSP Cité Meliani
Pavillon des urgences médico-chirurgicales
Rahal
Service de neurochirurgie
Service de neurologie
Zoulikha Clinic
مصلحة الجراحة العامة

Churches & Religious Organizations in Draâ Esmar

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbaye Notre-Dame de l'Atlas
Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque
Mosquée
Mosquée El Qods
Omar ibn Abd al-Aziz Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Algiers

🇩🇿 About Algeria

Capital Algiers
Population 42,228,429
Area 2,381,740 km²
GDP (USD) $247,923,887,215
GDP per capita $5,370
HDI 0.745
Life expectancy 76.3 years
Internet users 76.9%
Urban population 74.7%
Currency DZD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +213
TLD .dz
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Draâ Esmar

What is the population of Draâ Esmar?

Draâ Esmar has a population of 7,465 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 436 people per square mile, spread across 17.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Draâ Esmar?

Draâ Esmar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches.

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