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El Guetar, Tunisia

Gafsa · Tunisia

El Guetar is a small city in Gafsa, Tunisia with a population of 14,088. Elevation: 791 ft (241 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

14,088 Population 212/sq mi density
791 ft Elevation 241 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
6.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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People

Population14,088
Density212/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain6.9 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Population14,088
Population Density212 / sq mi
Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Coordinates34.3363°, 8.9496°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceGafsa
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation6.9 inches (174 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Guetar

El Guetar is a small city in Tunisia (Gafsa) with a population of 14,088. The city sits at an elevation of 791 feet (241 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in El Guetar

El Guetar has an average annual temperature of 20.2°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jul (31°C), the coldest is Jan (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 151 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C / 50°F 4.3° / 15.8° 16.4
Feb 11.3°C / 52°F 4.9° / 17.7° 7.8
Mar 15°C / 59°F 8.5° / 21.5° 15.3
Apr 19°C / 66°F 12.2° / 25.7° 17.8
May 23.2°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.3° 12.1
Jun 27.9°C / 82°F 20.3° / 35.5° 3.5
Jul 31°C / 88°F 23.3° / 38.7° 3.0
Aug 30.6°C / 87°F 23.4° / 37.9° 4.3
Sep 26.5°C / 80°F 20.3° / 32.7° 20.5
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 15.5° / 28° 18.7
Nov 15.2°C / 59°F 9.2° / 21.2° 18.5
Dec 11°C / 52°F 5.5° / 16.6° 13.4
El Guetar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 791 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above Tunisia avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area66.5 sq mi (172.3 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates34.3363°N, 8.9496°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.9"
82% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 30, 2025.

Sep 22, 1995 14 km SE of Tébessa, Algeria M5.4 127 km
Jun 12, 1992 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia M5.2 60 km
Mar 20, 1997 7 km ESE of Degache, Tunisia M5.2 74 km
Aug 17, 2025 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia M5.1 140 km
May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 70 km
Apr 4, 2023 7 km ESE of Chebika, Tunisia M5.0 87 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 66 km
Apr 4, 2013 20 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia M4.7 132 km
Jul 12, 2006 11 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia M4.6 122 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 67 km
Aug 17, 2025 42 km W of Chebika, Tunisia M4.5 135 km
May 11, 1994 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.4 49 km
Mar 4, 2003 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia M4.4 23 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 62 km
Jun 10, 2019 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.3 52 km
Feb 2, 2018 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria M4.2 74 km
Aug 30, 2025 33 km WNW of Tamaghzah, Tunisia M4.2 123 km
Jun 19, 1992 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.2 34 km
Aug 7, 2007 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia M4.2 46 km
May 29, 2008 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia M4.2 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 85°F (29°C) 0.2 in
September 78°F (25°C) 0.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in

El Guetar has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 49°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in El Guetar

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
معهد القطار
المدرسة الابتدائية نشيو
المدرسة الإبتدائية
المدرسة الإبتدائية بالأرطس
المدرسة الابتدائية عرباط
معهد الفارابي
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Radio Stations near El Guetar

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Tunisie Gafsa gafsa, regional MP3 128 kbps
radio gafsa MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in El Guetar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibilothèque régionale0.0

Farmers Markets in El Guetar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
سوق المواشي بقفصة

Cafes in El Guetar

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café El Habib

Train Stations in El Guetar

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mg N1
القطار
زانوش
وادي القصب

Gas Stations in El Guetar

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

عجيل

Stadiums & Teams in El Guetar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Guetar

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gafsa Ksar International AirportGAFMedium Airport

Post Offices in El Guetar

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
مكتب بريد القطار

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Guetar

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
مسجد نشيو

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 Guetar

What is the population of El Guetar?

El Guetar has a population of 14,088 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 212 people per square mile, spread across 66.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Guetar?

El Guetar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.9 inches.

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