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El Attaf, Algeria

Aïn Defla · Algeria

El Attaf is a mid-size city in Aïn Defla, Algeria with a population of 33,349. Elevation: 518 ft (158 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

33,349 Population 857/sq mi density
518 ft Elevation 158 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
19.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone

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About El Attaf

El Attaf

El Attaf is a town in northern Algeria, located in the wilaya (province) of Aïn Defla.

People

Population33,349
Density857/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain19.8 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Population33,349
Population Density857 / sq mi
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Coordinates36.2239°, 1.6719°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceAïn Defla
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation19.8 inches (503 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Attaf

El Attaf is a mid-size city in Algeria (Aïn Defla) with a population of 33,349. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet (158 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.

Climate in El Attaf

El Attaf has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.3°C), the coldest is Jan (11.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 391 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.3°C / 52°F 6.6° / 16° 53.3
Feb 12°C / 54°F 6.7° / 17.4° 52.5
Mar 14.8°C / 59°F 8.9° / 20.6° 41.5
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 11.3° / 24° 48.2
May 21.7°C / 71°F 14.7° / 28.7° 27.5
Jun 26.6°C / 80°F 18.9° / 34.2° 6.7
Jul 30.3°C / 87°F 22.4° / 38.2° 1.8
Aug 30.1°C / 86°F 22.6° / 37.6° 4.3
Sep 26°C / 79°F 19.6° / 32.5° 20.0
Oct 21.9°C / 71°F 15.8° / 28° 30.9
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 11° / 20.5° 58.9
Dec 12.4°C / 54°F 7.9° / 16.9° 45.6
El Attaf enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Algeria avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area38.9 sq mi (100.8 km²)
Population Density857/sq mi
Coordinates36.2239°N, 1.6719°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below Algeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

221 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 18, 2022.

Sep 4, 1996 20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria M5.5 137 km
Feb 9, 1990 20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria M5.2 95 km
Jul 20, 2005 68 km NW of Abou el Hassan, Algeria M5.0 115 km
Jul 17, 2013 0 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria M4.8 131 km
May 22, 2014 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.8 138 km
Jan 17, 2009 10 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria M4.8 15 km
Jan 1, 2003 0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria M4.8 112 km
Feb 1, 2015 5 km SSE of Bouinan, Algeria M4.7 124 km
Apr 12, 1990 20 km NNE of Tipasa, Algeria M4.7 95 km
Jan 19, 1992 8 km E of El Abadia, Algeria M4.7 12 km
Jul 14, 1997 9 km NNE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria M4.7 55 km
Apr 23, 2018 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.7 148 km
Jan 2, 2018 11 km SW of El Affroun, Algeria M4.7 80 km
Feb 10, 2016 1 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria M4.7 131 km
Jun 18, 2008 9 km NE of ’Aïn Merane, Algeria M4.6 56 km
Mar 11, 1990 11 km SW of Bou Ismaïl, Algeria M4.6 91 km
Apr 25, 2012 25 km N of El Abadia, Algeria M4.6 31 km
Jan 8, 2018 6 km ESE of Hadjout, Algeria M4.5 79 km
Jul 23, 2006 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria M4.5 105 km
Jun 12, 2004 10 km W of Berrouaghia, Algeria M4.4 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 135 km
1980 EL ASNAM Eruption + Earthquake 0.7 m 5,000 27 km
1954 SEA OF ALBORAN Eruption + Earthquake 0.3 m 1,243 9 km
1891 SEA OF ALBORAN Earthquake 36 33 km
1802 HARBOUR OF ALGIERS Earthquake 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in Wettest

El Attaf has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in El Attaf

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ثانوية
متوسطة محمد العيد الخليفة بالعطاف
قاسم علي جلول
مخطاري فاطمة
Ecole Ahmed Benferrar
Ecole Benghalem Ali
Lycée Omar Racim
Lycée La Concorde civile
Lycée Djilali Bounaama
Ecole Bachir El Ibrahimi
Lycée Aboubakr Seddik
CEM El Ghazali
CEM Malek Ibn Nabi
École primaire Soussi Mohamed
CEM 19 mars
متوسطة مرابط
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Radio Stations near El Attaf

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in El Attaf

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque du El Abadia0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
مكتبة الشيخ البوخنوسي0.0

Farmers Markets in El Attaf

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché de légumes El Attaf
Marché El Attaf

Hotels in El Attaf

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

فندق بحري

Restaurants in El Attaf

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Djeloul
Resto

Cafes in El Attaf

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Zahaf
العيد عثماني
مجامعية

Monuments in El Attaf

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Place des martyrs

Clinics in El Attaf

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Polyclinique El Attaf

Train Stations in El Attaf

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Attaf
Sidi Bouabida

Bus Stations in El Attaf

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare routière
Gare routière El Attaf
Transport El Attaf Tiberkanine

Gas Stations in El Attaf

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #292380113
DZ #310159493
DZ #5544813624
محطة وقود البركة

Gyms in El Attaf

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #5544813623

Stadiums & Teams in El Attaf

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Attaf

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chlef Aboubakr Belkaid International AirportCFKLarge Airport

Post Offices in El Attaf

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste
Ouled Moussa VSA Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Attaf

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ancienne Eglise El Attaf
Mosquée
Mosquée Essalem
Mosquée المسجد العتيق
mousquée arrahmene belabbes
مسجد الرحمان
مسجد الشيخ الحياوي

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 El Attaf

What is the population of El Attaf?

El Attaf has a population of 33,349 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 857 people per square mile, spread across 38.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Attaf?

El Attaf enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.8 inches.

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