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El Ala, Tunisia

Kairouan · Tunisia

El Ala is a small town in Kairouan, Tunisia with a population of 3,276. Elevation: 1,519 ft (463 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

3,276 Population 263/sq mi density
1,519 ft Elevation 463 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
12.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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People

Population3,276
Density263/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain12.8 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Population3,276
Population Density263 / sq mi
Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Coordinates35.6138°, 9.5626°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceKairouan
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation12.8 inches (326 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Ala

El Ala is a small town in Tunisia (Kairouan) with a population of 3,276. The city sits at an elevation of 1,519 feet (463 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

El Ala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,519 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above Tunisia avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²)
Population Density263/sq mi
Coordinates35.6138°N, 9.5626°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.8"
66% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.42"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 22, 1995 14 km SE of Tébessa, Algeria M5.4 125 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 39 km
Sep 17, 1994 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia M5.2 101 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 136 km
May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 135 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 144 km
Dec 3, 1998 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia M4.9 89 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 133 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 119 km
Nov 30, 1998 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia M4.6 107 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 41 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 149 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 91 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 127 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 127 km
Oct 21, 2013 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.4 133 km
Mar 4, 2003 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia M4.4 135 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 125 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 126 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in

El Ala has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in El Ala

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège El Ala Habib
École Primaire El Ala El Om
Lycée El Alaa
Lycée El Alaa 2
École Primaire El Ala El Rouki
Collège El Alaa
مدرسة المريقب
مدرسة النقاز
Ecole Primaire El Msaid
المدرسة الابتدائية بالبحيرة
إعدادية السرجة - الحاجب
Ecole Primaire Essarja
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Libraries in El Ala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
المكتبة العمومية0.0
المكتبة العمومية0.0

Farmers Markets in El Ala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Ain Jloula
Vegetable wholesale market

Gas Stations in El Ala

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Ala
Shell

Stadiums & Teams in El Ala

TeamLeagueDivision

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Ala

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cimetière Ennaguez
Mosque
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 El Ala

What is the population of El Ala?

El Ala has a population of 3,276 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 263 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Ala?

El Ala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.8 inches.

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