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El Ksour, Tunisia

Kef Governorate · Tunisia

El Ksour is a small city in Kef Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 5,576. Elevation: 2,336 ft (712 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

5,576 Population 291/sq mi density
2,336 ft Elevation 712 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About El Ksour

El Ksour is a town and commune in the Kef Governorate, Tunisia. As of 2004 it had a population of 5,357. It is located 7.2 kilometres (4.5 mi) to the southeast of Dahmani. The Ancient Roman site Vicus Maracitanus is located to the south. The town contains some fine Berber architecture.

People

Population5,576
Density291/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain17.9 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation2,336 ft (712 m)
Population5,576
Population Density291 / sq mi
Elevation2,336 ft (712 m)
Coordinates35.8961°, 8.8849°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceKef Governorate
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation17.9 inches (455 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Ksour

El Ksour is a small city in Tunisia (Kef Governorate) with a population of 5,576. The city sits at an elevation of 2,336 feet (712 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

El Ksour enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,336 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above Tunisia avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,336 ft (712 m)
Area19.2 sq mi (49.7 km²)
Population Density291/sq mi
Coordinates35.8961°N, 8.8849°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"
53% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 25, 2023.

Sep 22, 1995 14 km SE of Tébessa, Algeria M5.4 87 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 90 km
Sep 17, 1994 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia M5.2 68 km
Dec 3, 1998 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia M4.9 26 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 87 km
Nov 30, 1998 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia M4.6 45 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 69 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 125 km
Jan 31, 2008 24 km SSW of Guelma, Algeria M4.4 150 km
Jan 22, 2004 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria M4.3 104 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 97 km
Jan 19, 1997 11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria M4.3 136 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 147 km
Feb 2, 2018 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria M4.2 136 km
Apr 15, 2008 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia M4.2 110 km
Jan 9, 2012 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria M4.2 85 km
Aug 7, 2007 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia M4.2 130 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 124 km
Sep 25, 1995 22 km E of Tébessa, Algeria M4.1 71 km
Jul 2, 2004 10 km E of El Tarf, Algeria M4.1 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Wettest

El Ksour has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in El Ksour

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire Banou
Collège El Ksour
École Primaire Ennour
Lycée Salah Ben Youssef El Ksour
École Primaire 2 Mars 1934
Collège Ibn Ennafis
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Radio Stations near El Ksour

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Tunisie Kef MP3 128 kbps
Radio Kef MP3 128 kbps

Cafes in El Ksour

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مقهى الشيخ العربي بانو

Gas Stations in El Ksour

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agil
أويليبيا

Stadiums & Teams in El Ksour

TeamLeagueDivision

Post Offices in El Ksour

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste El Ksour

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Ksour

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée Ouled Soltan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tunis
Elevation
884 m (2,900 ft)

🇹🇳 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 Ksour

What is the population of El Ksour?

El Ksour has a population of 5,576 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 291 people per square mile, spread across 19.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Ksour?

El Ksour enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.9 inches.

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