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El Bahira, Tunisia

Mahdia Governorate · Tunisia

El Bahira is a small city in Mahdia Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 7,412. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

7,412 Population 380/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
11.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About El Bahira

El Bahira

Salakta is a small Tunisian village situated by the sea.

People

Population7,412
Density380/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain11.5 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population7,412
Population Density380 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates35.3333°, 11.0000°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceMahdia Governorate
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation11.5 inches (292 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Bahira

El Bahira is a small city in Tunisia (Mahdia Governorate) with a population of 7,412. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

El Bahira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above Tunisia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area19.5 sq mi (50.5 km²)
Population Density380/sq mi
Coordinates35.3333°N, 11.0000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.5"
70% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.73"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 29, 2024.

Sep 10, 1993 55 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy M5.3 128 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 116 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 100 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 76 km
Aug 8, 1991 Tunisia M4.8 68 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 85 km
Sep 10, 1993 75 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy M4.7 142 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 122 km
Oct 29, 1995 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia M4.6 70 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 116 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 41 km
Oct 21, 2013 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.4 31 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 112 km
Mar 29, 2024 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.3 138 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 71 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 77 km
Jun 27, 2005 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.2 102 km
Sep 15, 1993 59 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy M4.2 134 km
Sep 8, 2022 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia M4.1 126 km
Mar 25, 2013 67 km NE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.1 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (184 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 1.3 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in Wettest
November 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in

El Bahira has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in El Bahira

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
المدرسة الإبتدائية 2مارس 34 الغضابنة
المدرسة الإعدادية الغضابنة
المدرسة الابتدائية بالحسينات
المدرسة الإبتدائية الحناينة
المدرسة الابتدائية القدارة
المدرسة الإبتدائية بجنان الجلاصي
المدرسة الإعدادية الرشارشة
المدرسة الإبتدائية الرشارشة 1
المدرسة الإبتدائية الرشارشة 2
المدرسة الإبتدائية حي الحجاج الرشارشة
المدرسة الإبتدائية زردة
المدرسة الإعدادية البرادعة
المدرسة الإبتدائية البرادعة
المعهد الثانوي بالصوالح البرادعة
المدرسة الإبتدائية الخمارة
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Radio Stations near El Bahira

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jawhara FM MP3 128 kbps
Ambiance FM arabic, jazz MP3
Radio Monastir MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tunisie Monastir monastir, regional MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tunisia Med généraliste, monde MP3 128 kbps
M-80's Radio (US) 80's, 80s MP3 128 kbps
M-Pressive Radio! (US) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in El Bahira

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mahdia Museum
Musée Salakta
برج خديجة

Libraries in El Bahira

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
المكتبة العامة الشابة0.0
المكتبة العمومية0.0
المكتبة العمومية المدينة العتيقة0.0

Farmers Markets in El Bahira

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Municipal Market
السوق البلدي
سوق الجملة للأسماك في المهدية
سوق الحوت
سوق السمك

Cafes in El Bahira

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Khmara

Stadiums & Teams in El Bahira

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Bahira

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sfax Thyna International AirportSFALarge Airport
Enfidha - Hammamet International AirportNBEMedium Airport
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International AirportMIRMedium Airport

Post Offices in El Bahira

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
مكتب البريد بالرشارشة
مكتب بريد البرادعة (5115)
مكتب بريد الغضابنة (5136)
مكتب بريد زردة (5151)

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Bahira

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
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 Bahira

What is the population of El Bahira?

El Bahira has a population of 7,412 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 380 people per square mile, spread across 19.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Bahira?

El Bahira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.5 inches.

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