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El Maknassi, Tunisia

Sidi Bouzid Governorate · Tunisia

El Maknassi is a small city in Sidi Bouzid Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 14,773. Elevation: 850 ft (259 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

14,773 Population 337/sq mi density
850 ft Elevation 259 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
8.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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People

Population14,773
Density337/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain8.5 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Population14,773
Population Density337 / sq mi
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Coordinates34.6043°, 9.6082°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceSidi Bouzid Governorate
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation8.5 inches (216 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Maknassi

El Maknassi is a small city in Tunisia (Sidi Bouzid Governorate) with a population of 14,773. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet (259 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in El Maknassi

El Maknassi has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jul (31.1°C), the coldest is Jan (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 128 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.8°C / 48°F -0.4° / 21.9° 5.5
Feb 10.9°C / 52°F 1.2° / 23.9° 6.3
Mar 13.9°C / 57°F 2.3° / 28.5° 20.9
Apr 17.2°C / 63°F 5.3° / 33.8° 12.2
May 22.4°C / 72°F 10.7° / 38.2° 17.3
Jun 27.9°C / 82°F 15.4° / 44° 4.4
Jul 31.1°C / 88°F 19.6° / 45.4° 1.2
Aug 30.8°C / 87°F 21.4° / 44.5° 7.8
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 15.8° / 39.8° 21.7
Oct 21.3°C / 70°F 12° / 34.8° 12.4
Nov 15.3°C / 60°F 5.1° / 28.2° 10.2
Dec 10.9°C / 52°F 2.6° / 22.7° 8.3
El Maknassi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 321 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 8.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above Tunisia avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area43.8 sq mi (113.4 km²)
Population Density337/sq mi
Coordinates34.6043°N, 9.6082°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.5"
78% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 22, 1995 14 km SE of Tébessa, Algeria M5.4 148 km
Mar 20, 1997 7 km ESE of Degache, Tunisia M5.2 141 km
Jun 12, 1992 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia M5.2 127 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 141 km
May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 24 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 7 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 146 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 15 km
May 11, 1994 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.4 116 km
Mar 4, 2003 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia M4.4 45 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 12 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 146 km
Jun 10, 2019 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.3 116 km
May 29, 2008 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia M4.2 72 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 122 km
Aug 7, 2007 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia M4.2 75 km
Jun 19, 1992 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.2 101 km
Feb 2, 2018 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria M4.2 119 km
Sep 25, 1995 22 km E of Tébessa, Algeria M4.1 144 km
Sep 8, 2022 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia M4.1 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (29°C) 0.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in

El Maknassi has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 51°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in El Maknassi

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
المدرسة الابتدائية الحبيب بورقيبة
École Primaire Khaled Ibn El Walid
école De Base
Ecole de base el'Intilaka
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Radio Stations near El Maknassi

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zitouna Zitouna FM coran, religion MP3 128 kbps

Cafes in El Maknassi

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Zurich

Train Stations in El Maknassi

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

المكناسي

Gas Stations in El Maknassi

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

عجيل

Post Offices in El Maknassi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste Meknessy

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Maknassi

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosqué El'Hidaya

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 Maknassi

What is the population of El Maknassi?

El Maknassi has a population of 14,773 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 337 people per square mile, spread across 43.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Maknassi?

El Maknassi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.5 inches.

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