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El Golaa, Tunisia

Kebili Governorate · Tunisia

El Golaa is a small city in Kebili Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 7,912. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

7,912 Population 287/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
4.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About El Golaa

El Golaa

El Golâa is a village in southern Tunisia. It is located southeast of Chott el Djerid a few miles north of Douz in the region of Nefzaoua.

People

Population7,912
Density287/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain4.1 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population7,912
Population Density287 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates33.4849°, 9.0068°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceKebili Governorate
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation4.1 inches (104 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Golaa

El Golaa is a small city in Tunisia (Kebili Governorate) with a population of 7,912. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

El Golaa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 329 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 4.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average71.5°F
32% above Tunisia avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area27.6 sq mi (71.5 km²)
Population Density287/sq mi
Coordinates33.4849°N, 9.0068°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.1"
89% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.79"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 9, 2025.

Mar 20, 1997 7 km ESE of Degache, Tunisia M5.2 85 km
Jun 12, 1992 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia M5.2 97 km
May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 121 km
Apr 4, 2023 7 km ESE of Chebika, Tunisia M5.0 129 km
Apr 4, 2013 20 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia M4.7 125 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 131 km
Jul 12, 2006 11 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia M4.6 117 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 125 km
May 11, 1994 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.4 84 km
Mar 4, 2003 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia M4.4 108 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 125 km
Jun 10, 2019 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.3 112 km
Aug 7, 2007 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia M4.2 139 km
May 29, 2008 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia M4.2 67 km
Jun 19, 1992 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.2 89 km
Sep 8, 2022 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia M4.1 149 km
Jan 5, 1998 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia M3.9 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in Wettest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
June 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in
July 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in
September 85°F (29°C) 0.3 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in

El Golaa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 52°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Museums in El Golaa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée du Sahara de Douz

Libraries in El Golaa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
المكتبة العمومية0.0

Farmers Markets in El Golaa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ancien Souq
Artisanat Market
Marché Municipal
SOUK HEBDOMADAIRE DE MARDI

Restaurants in El Golaa

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El bey

Cafes in El Golaa

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

café albaraka
منتزه عائلي

Stadiums & Teams in El Golaa

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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 Golaa

What is the population of El Golaa?

El Golaa has a population of 7,912 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 287 people per square mile, spread across 27.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Golaa?

El Golaa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.1 inches.

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