Sign In Register

El Jem, Tunisia

Mahdia Governorate · Tunisia

El Jem is a small city in Mahdia Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 21,544. Elevation: 367 ft (112 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

21,544 Population 3,766/sq mi density
367 ft Elevation 112 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
11.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

Discover El Jem, Tunisia

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About El Jem

El Jem



El Djem or El Jem is a town in Mahdia Governorate, Tunisia. Its population was 21,544 at the 2014 census. It is home to Roman remains, including the Amphitheatre of El Jem.

People

Population21,544
Density3,766/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain11.1 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Population21,544
Population Density3,766 / sq mi
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Coordinates35.3000°, 10.7167°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceMahdia Governorate
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation11.1 inches (283 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Jem

El Jem is a small city in Tunisia (Mahdia Governorate) with a population of 21,544. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet (112 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in El Jem

El Jem has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (30.7°C), the coldest is Jan (11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 319 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.1°C / 52°F 2.5° / 23.6° 12.2
Feb 12.5°C / 54°F 3.8° / 25° 18.7
Mar 14.6°C / 58°F 4.8° / 28.9° 49.5
Apr 17.4°C / 63°F 6.8° / 32.2° 27.2
May 21.8°C / 71°F 12.3° / 36.1° 24.2
Jun 27°C / 81°F 16.3° / 42.5° 11.1
Jul 30.7°C / 87°F 20.7° / 44.8° 2.4
Aug 30.7°C / 87°F 21.7° / 44.7° 12.5
Sep 27°C / 81°F 17.9° / 39.3° 60.9
Oct 22.4°C / 72°F 14.4° / 34.5° 41.0
Nov 17.3°C / 63°F 7.8° / 29.3° 22.5
Dec 13.3°C / 56°F 5.4° / 23.8° 37.3
El Jem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 316 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 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above Tunisia avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²)
Population Density3,766/sq mi
Coordinates35.3000°N, 10.7167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.1"
71% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 97 km
May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 136 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 104 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 86 km
Aug 8, 1991 Tunisia M4.8 93 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 130 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 90 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 104 km
Oct 29, 1995 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia M4.6 94 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 134 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 121 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 136 km
Oct 21, 2013 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.4 45 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 49 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 94 km
Mar 29, 2024 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.3 146 km
Jun 27, 2005 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.2 119 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 62 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 56 km
Feb 14, 1999 27 km SSE of Hammamet, Tunisia M4.1 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Wettest
November 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in

El Jem has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 53°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").

View full weather details →

Schools in El Jem

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Telelsa
مدرسة ابتدائية شارع الهادي شاكر
المدرسة الإبتدائية الزوازي
معهد محمود المسعدي
المدرسة الابتدائية بالزغابنة
المدرسة الابتدائية الحلالفة
Primary School
مدرسة الإبتدائية بالتلالسة
Lycée Secondaire Telelsa
المدرسة الإبتدائية بالشياب
مدرسة العشابة
École Primaire Ouled Arjoun
المدرسة الإبتدائية وادي حمودة
مدرسة ابتدائية شارع الهادي شاكر
المدرسة الإبتدائية العاشورية
École Primaire Avicenne El Jem
Lycée Abou El Kacem Echebi
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near El Jem

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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 Jem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dar El Jem
El Jem Museum
Museum of the South Quarters of Thysdrus

Libraries in El Jem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library0.0

Hotels in El Jem

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel club ksar Eljem
Julius Hotel

Restaurants in El Jem

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adel Hirara
Al Hana
El Capo Pizza
Elyess
La Symphonie
Le Bonheur 2
Les Emires Restaurant
Restaurant Ennasim
Roma
مطعم الأمل

Cafes in El Jem

12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Bacchus
Café El Oued
Café Elhach
Café Messadia
Café Youssef
Central
Dar El Jem
Debbebi
Jledou
Kacem
La Symphonie
Venus

Train Stations in El Jem

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Jem Rail Way Station
الجم

Bus Stations in El Jem

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station louage
Station louage
TN #12389113049

Gas Stations in El Jem

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aire de Service Total El Jem
STAROIL El Jem
عجيل
عجيل

Banks in El Jem

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Attijari Bank
Banque Nationale Agricole (BNA)
Societe Tunisienne de Banque (STB)
البنك العربي لتونس

Gyms in El Jem

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mehdi Gym

Stadiums & Teams in El Jem

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Jem

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sfax Thyna International AirportSFALarge Airport
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International AirportMIRMedium Airport

Post Offices in El Jem

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
مكتب بريد التلالسة (5124)
مكتب بريد بئر صالح (3033)

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near El Jem

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Amphitheatre of El JemCultural1979

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Jem

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near El Jem

Amphitheatre of El Jem
Cultural · inscribed 1979
The impressive ruins of the largest colosseum in North Africa, a huge amphitheatre which could hold up to 35,000 spectators, are found in the small village of El Jem. This 3rd-century monument illustrates the grandeur and extent of Imperial Rome.

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for El Jem.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About El Jem

What is the population of El Jem?

El Jem has a population of 21,544 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 3,766 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Jem?

El Jem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.1 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare El Jem with another city: