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El Kala, Algeria
El Tarf · Algeria
El Kala is a mid-size city in El Tarf, Algeria with a population of 35,449. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About El Kala
El Kala is a seaport of Algeria, in El Tarf Province, 56 miles (90 km) by rail east of Annaba and 10 miles (16 km) west of the Tunisian frontier. It is the centre of the Algerian and Tunisian coral fisheries and has an extensive industry in the curing of sardines. The harbor is small and exposed to the northeast and west winds.
People
Climate
| Population | 35,449 |
| Population Density | 313 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8956°, 8.4433° |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
| Country | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| State / Province | El Tarf |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.4 inches (898 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Kala
El Kala is a mid-size city in Algeria (El Tarf) with a population of 35,449. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.
Climate in El Kala
El Kala has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 819 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Algeria avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 113.1 sq mi (293.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8956°N, 8.4433°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
El Kala has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in El Kala
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre de formation professionnelle | College | — | — |
| Centre Universitaire | University | — | — |
| Univesity of Law and political sciance | College | — | — |
| جامعة الشاذلي بن جديد | University | — | Visit → |
| كلية العلوم الإقتصادية | College | — | — |
| مركز التكوين المهني و التمهين | College | — | — |
| مركز تكوين المهني و التمهين علام منور | College | — | — |
| معهد الوطني المتخصص في التكوين المهني عمارة عسكري المدعو بوقلاز | College | — | — |
Schools in El Kala
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| المدرسة الابتدائية عطا الله مسعود | — | — | — | — |
| كلية العربي التبسي | — | — | — | — |
| المدرسة الابتدائية مبرك بوجمعة | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية زواشي الهيشي | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية بشير خلدون | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée 19 Mai 1956 | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة التكوين التقني للصيد البحري وتربية المائيات والغوص المحترف | — | — | — | — |
| اكمالية 1 نوفمير 1954 | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة محمود بن محمود المتوسطة | — | — | — | — |
| كلية هواري بومدين | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Kala
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in El Kala
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| متحف ولاية الطارف |
Libraries in El Kala
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Main Reading Public Françoise Louise El Taref | 0.0 |
Hotels in El Kala
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Kala
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in El Kala
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in El Kala
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in El Kala
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Kala
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in El Kala
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in El Kala
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Kala
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Kala
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Kala
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Kala
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport | AAE | Large Airport |
| Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport | TBJ | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in El Kala
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| بريد الجزائر | |
| بريد الجزائر - القالة |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Kala
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Masdjid al-Qala | |
| الكنيسة القبرصية | |
| مسجد عبد الله بن المبارك |
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What is the population of El Kala?
El Kala has a population of 35,449 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 313 people per square mile, spread across 113.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Kala?
El Kala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches.