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El Ain, Tunisia

Sfax Governorate · Tunisia

El Ain is a mid-size city in Sfax Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 43,333. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

43,333 Population 29,885/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
9.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About El Ain

El Ain

Al Ain is a city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the seat of the administrative division of the Al Ain Region. The city is bordered to the east by the Omani town of Al-Buraimi. Al Ain is the largest inland city in the Emirates, the fourth-largest city, and the second-largest in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The freeways connecting Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai form a geographic triangle in the country, each city being roughly 130 kilometres (81 mi) from the others.

People

Population43,333
Density29,885/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain9.1 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population43,333
Population Density29,885 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates34.8000°, 10.7833°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceSfax Governorate
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation9.1 inches (232 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Ain

El Ain is a mid-size city in Tunisia (Sfax Governorate) with a population of 43,333. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in El Ain

El Ain has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (30.4°C), the coldest is Jan (11°C). Average annual precipitation is 259 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C / 52°F 3.2° / 22.4° 13.0
Feb 12.4°C / 54°F 4.4° / 23.1° 16.8
Mar 14.7°C / 58°F 5.5° / 27.6° 34.6
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 7.5° / 31.1° 19.2
May 22°C / 72°F 13° / 35.7° 19.8
Jun 26.8°C / 80°F 16.9° / 40.7° 8.5
Jul 30.4°C / 87°F 21.2° / 43.1° 3.1
Aug 30.4°C / 87°F 22.2° / 43.1° 10.3
Sep 27°C / 81°F 18.3° / 38.1° 45.4
Oct 22.6°C / 73°F 14.8° / 33.8° 37.2
Nov 17.5°C / 63°F 8.9° / 28.3° 17.4
Dec 13.3°C / 56°F 5.9° / 22.9° 33.6
El Ain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 319 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 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above Tunisia avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density29,885/sq mi
Coordinates34.8000°N, 10.7833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.1"
76% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 9, 2025.

Sep 10, 1993 55 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy M5.3 147 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 142 km
Nov 11, 1990 89 km ENE of Midoun, Tunisia M5.2 140 km
May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 108 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 138 km
Aug 8, 1991 Tunisia M4.8 122 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 110 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 145 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 149 km
Oct 29, 1995 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia M4.6 125 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 109 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 114 km
May 4, 2017 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia M4.4 139 km
Oct 21, 2013 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.4 93 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 101 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 142 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 118 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 102 km
Sep 8, 2022 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia M4.1 73 km
May 1, 2002 3 km ESE of Sidi Alouane, Tunisia M4.0 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in Wettest
November 62°F (16°C) 1.0 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in

El Ain has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 53°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in El Ain

Institution Type Founded Website
مركز التكوين والتدريب المهني بجبنيانة College

Schools in El Ain

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primary School
المدرسة الإبتدائية طريق السلطنية كلم 4
المدرسة الإبتدائية المنى مركز السبعي
معهد الفاضل بن عاشور
المدرسة الإبتدائية سيدي بو علي
المدرسة الابتدائية العقاربة
المدرسة الإبتدائية الأمانة
المدرسة الإبتدائية ساقية الدائر
المدرسة الإبتدائية شارع الرشاد
المدرسة الإعدادية بساقية الدائر
المدرسة الإبتدائية مركز بشة
المدرسة الإبتدائية مركز الحطاب
المدرسة الإبتدائية عين بن سليمة
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Radio Stations near El Ain

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Tunisie Sfax regional, sfax MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Ain

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
دار الجلولي
متحف القصبة

Libraries in El Ain

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
المكتبة0.0
المكتبة العمومية الرشاد0.0
المكتبة العمومية بساقية الزيت0.0
المكتبة العمومية بساقية الزيت0.0
المكتبة العمومية بصفاقس0.0
المكتبة العمومية بطينة0.0
دار الثقافة والمكتبة العمومية0.0
دار الثقافة والمكتبة العمومية0.0

Farmers Markets in El Ain

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Libyan Market
Marché Municipal Jebeniana
Promo Propre
السوق الاسبوعية بالعوابد
سوق الأحد
سوق الجملة للخضر والغلال
سوق الجملة للخضر والغلال
سوق الحدادين
سوق السمك
سوق السيارات
سوق العمران

Restaurants in El Ain

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Storia
Yumma Pizza
مطعم التقدم
مطعم شرشور

Cafes in El Ain

51 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amalfi Coffee
Café Coin 10
Café Good
Café La Lune
Café Les Frères
Café Mi Amore
Café Nevada
Café Prestige
Café Royal
Café Vingt Vingt
Cafétéria Belhaj
Cafétéria Errached
Chippa Shoops
Costantine Coffee Shop
espace familial
Express Café
Express Midou
SIP Coffee
Slouma Coffee
V12 مقهى بانيولا
قاعة شاي بيق بان
كابسيل
كافيتيريا فينيسيا
كافيتيريا لجين
مقهى آمنة
مقهى أميمة
مقهى أوبرا
مقهى ابتسام
مقهى الأمير
مقهى البارسا
مقهى التاج
مقهى الديوان
مقهى الشابي
مقهى الشباب
مقهى القنديل
مقهى الكاب
مقهى الكابيتول
مقهى بانوراما
مقهى بيانكونارو
مقهى تورينو
مقهى حاتم
مقهى ربال
مقهى روزالينا
مقهى ستاديوم
مقهى سمير
مقهى شال وحيد بن عمر
مقهى عصام
مقهى عليسة
مقهى قولف
مقهى كارامالا
مقهى كورتادو

Theme Parks in El Ain

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paradise Kids

Gas Stations in El Ain

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell
Total
ستار اويل

Banks in El Ain

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AMEN
Arab International Bank of Tunisia
الاتحاد البنكي للتجارة والصناعة صفاقس ساقية الدائر
الاتحاد الدولي للبنوك صفاقس ساقية الدائر
البنك التونسي صفاقس ساقية الدائر
البنك العربي لتونس صفاقس ساقية الدائر
البنك الوطني الفلاحي صفاقس ساقية الدائر
بنك الزيتونة صفاقس ساقية الدائر
بنك الوفاق صفاقس ساقية الدائر

Stadiums & Teams in El Ain

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Ain

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sfax Thyna International AirportSFALarge Airport

Post Offices in El Ain

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
مكتب بريد ساقية الدائر (3011)
مكتب بريد مركز السبعي (3054)

Treatment Centers in El Ain

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Doctor Nargs
polyclinic Syphax
بلسم الطبي
مصحة ابن النفيس
مصحة ابن خلدون
مصحة الرياض
مصحة الريحان
مصحة الزيتونة
مصحّة السلامة
مصحة العالية
مصحة الكشف بالرنين المغناطيسي
مصحة الكشف بالرنين المغناطيسي
مصحة شمس

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Ain

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Great Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
جامع الهداية
سيدي صالح البهلول
للة المراكشية
مقام الولية الصالحة خيرية

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 El Ain

What is the population of El Ain?

El Ain has a population of 43,333 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 29,885 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Ain?

El Ain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.1 inches.

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