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El Mgarsa, Tunisia

Medenine Governorate · Tunisia

El Mgarsa is a mid-size city in Medenine Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 63,528. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

63,528 Population 4,477/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
8.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About El Mgarsa

أولاد عمر قرية بجزيرة جربة بالجنوب التونسي. تقع في معتمدية جربة ميدون، إحدى جُزر جربة الثلاثة.

People

Population63,528
Density4,477/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain8.6 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population63,528
Population Density4,477 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates33.8168°, 10.9923°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceMedenine Governorate
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation8.6 inches (218 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Mgarsa

El Mgarsa is a mid-size city in Tunisia (Medenine Governorate) with a population of 63,528. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in El Mgarsa

El Mgarsa has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 194 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.6°C / 58°F 11.8° / 18.9° 15.5
Feb 14.6°C / 58°F 11.6° / 18.7° 21.2
Mar 15.7°C / 60°F 12.3° / 20.9° 11.3
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 14.1° / 24.1° 9.5
May 20.3°C / 69°F 17.5° / 26.3° 13.6
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 20.6° / 30.7° 3.6
Jul 27.3°C / 81°F 24.7° / 32.2° 1.0
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 26.6° / 33.3° 5.4
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 24.5° / 30.5° 23.5
Oct 24.6°C / 76°F 21.6° / 29.8° 35.7
Nov 21.1°C / 70°F 16.3° / 25.9° 21.3
Dec 17.2°C / 63°F 13.6° / 21.6° 32.5
El Mgarsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above Tunisia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area14.2 sq mi (36.8 km²)
Population Density4,477/sq mi
Coordinates33.8168°N, 10.9923°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.6"
77% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.54"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 11, 1990 89 km ENE of Midoun, Tunisia M5.2 90 km
May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 135 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 149 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 143 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 149 km
May 4, 2017 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia M4.4 32 km
Sep 8, 2022 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia M4.1 113 km
Jan 5, 1998 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia M3.9 73 km
May 9, 2001 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia M3.8 62 km
Nov 4, 1990 37 km SE of Melloulèche, Tunisia M3.8 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 80°F (26°C) 0.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Wettest
November 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in

El Mgarsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in El Mgarsa

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
المدرسة الإبتدائية 27 أكتوبر
École Primaire de Mezraya
المدرسة الابتدائية القايد
مدرسة سيدي يأتي الابتدائية
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Radio Stations near El Mgarsa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in El Mgarsa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Borj el Ghazi Mustapha
La Ferme de Lotos - Musée de l'automobile et de la moto
Lalla Hadria
Meninx - exposition archéologique
Musée du Patrimoine de Guellala
Musée du patrimoine traditionnel de Djerba
معصرة الفصيلي

Libraries in El Mgarsa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
مكتبة ميدون0.0

Hotels in El Mgarsa

65 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Jazira Beach & Spa - All Inclusive - Families and Couples Only
Aldiana Djerba Atlantide
Carribean World Thalasso Djerba
Cedriana Hotel
Club Calimera Yati Beach
Club Marmara Palm Beach Djerba
Complexe Hôtelier Dar Djerba
Dar Salem
Djerba Golf Resort & Spa
Djerba Holiday Beach
Djerba Plaza Thalasso & Spa
Djerba Sun Club
Eden Village Djerba Mare
Fiesta Beach Club
Four Seasons Hotel
Hasdrubal Prestige Thalasso & Spa Djerba
Hôtel Abir
Hôtel Club Meninx
Hotel Dar Ali
Hotel de charme et SPA Dar El Bhar
Hôtel Diar Yassine Djerba
Hôtel El Andalous
Hôtel Flamingo
Hôtel Hacienda Djerba
Hôtel Haroun
Hôtel Ilyade
Hôtel Les Alizes
Hôtel Miramar
Hotel Radisson Blu
Hotel Riad Meninx
Hôtel Riu Palace Royal Garden Djerba
Hôtel Rodes
Hôtel Saray
Hôtel Villa Azur
Hôtel Vincci Djerba Resort & Spa
Hôtel Yadis Djerba Golf Thalasso & Spa
Iberostar Waves Mehari Djerba
Isis Hotel
Jasmina Thalassa
Joya Paradise & Spa
Ksar Djerba
Le Beau Séjour
Le Patio de Mezraya
Les Jardins De Toumana
Les Sirenes Thalasso & Spa
Magic Live Club Penelope Beach
Maison Leila
Menzel Dija
orient djerba
Palais des Iles
Palm Beach Palace Djerba (ex-Sofitel)
Résidence Chahd
Robinson Club Djerba Bahiya
Seabel Rym Beach Djerba
Sentido Djerba Beach
Sidi Mansour
SunConnect Aqua Resort
Telemaque Beach & Spa - All Inclusive - Families and Couples Only
TUI MAGIC LIFE Club Penelope Beach Imperial
Ulysse Djerba Thalasso & Spa
Vincci Helios Beach
Welcome Meridiana
فندق الكثبان
فندق النخلة الخضراء
فندق ليبيرتا سياحة اسلامية

Restaurants in El Mgarsa

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bach Hamba
Beach Restaurant
Buffet Restaurant
Da Mario
Emifris
Espace La Gargoulette
Gaïa Stylish Coffee & Food
Hotel Djerba Plaza
La Plage
La Rose
La Rose Snack Bar
Pizzeria Yati
Tunisian Restaurant
Whispering Palms & Café Arabe
Ze Mess
مطعم عم صالح
مطعم مرحب

Cafes in El Mgarsa

25 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bella Napoli
cafe 203
Café Hannibal
Café Mezraya
Café Nour
Café Ulysse
Café Virona
Chichkhan
El Majless - Oriental Lounge
Gaïa Stylish Coffee & Food
Gourmandise
La Rose
MLM COFFEE
مقهى الأمل
مقهى الأهرام
مقهى الرائد
مقهى الرائد
مقهى السلطان
مقهى بساتين
مقهى حنبعل
مقهى غرمازي
مقهى قرطاج
مقهى مالوف
مقهى مراكش
مقهى مصلح

Theatres in El Mgarsa

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle de Spectacle

Monuments in El Mgarsa

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Henchir Bourgou - mausolée

Castles in El Mgarsa

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dar Mohamed Ben Ayed
Ksar Hamida Ben Ayed

Zoos in El Mgarsa

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crocodile Farm

Gas Stations in El Mgarsa

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell
عجيل

Shopping Malls in El Mgarsa

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bourgo Mall

Gyms in El Mgarsa

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TN #12809337152
TN #1317700960

Golf Courses in El Mgarsa

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Djerba Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in El Mgarsa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Mgarsa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Djerba Zarzis International AirportDJELarge Airport
Medenine AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in El Mgarsa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Mezraya (4186)

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Mgarsa

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ammi Zayed Ellough mosquée
Ben Tanfouss
El Haj Amor Mosquée
Jamaa Boulimen
Jamaa El Haouari
Jamaa Ibn El Abass
Jamaa Moslah
Jamaa Ommi Amor
Jamaa Sidi Mehrez
Jamaa Tlakine
Jamma Said Ben Salah
Mosque
Mosquée El Jedid
Ouled Helal
Sidi Roubil
Sidi Sofiane Mosque
Sidi Yati Mosquée
جامع القايد
مسجد المقارسة
مسجد المقارسة

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tunis
Postal Code
4113

Around El Mgarsa

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 8
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 19
Cafes 48
Bars 5
Supermarkets 6
Banks 2
Museums 3
Hotels 55
Parks 1
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 11

Things to See Near El Mgarsa

46 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (17)
  • • Amna el Qazoulia
  • • Cheikh Sidi Slimen (ruines)
  • • El Haran
  • • Ettalbi - Ben Salah
  • • Henchir Bourgou
  • + 12 more
🏖️ Beaches (9)
  • • Flamingo Island
  • • Lalla Hadria
  • • Plage El Hachen (Ras Rmel)
  • • Seguia Plage
  • • Sidi Mahrez
  • + 4 more
🕳️ Caves (4)
  • • Jamaa Louta - entrée
  • • Nécropole de Ghizen- tombe punic
  • • Souk el Guebli - tombe antique
  • • Souk el Guebli - tombe antique
🖼️ Galleries (2)
  • • el houch Concept Store
  • • Hier et Aujourd'hui
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Phare de Taguermess
🏛️ Ruins (12)
  • • Ghwouar Mosquée
  • • Henchir Bourgou - mausolée
  • • Henchir Tala
  • • Jamaa Louta Sedghiane
  • • Jamaa Tafroujen
  • + 7 more
🦁 Zoos (1)
  • • La Ferme de Lotos - mini zoo

🇹🇳 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 Mgarsa

What is the population of El Mgarsa?

El Mgarsa has a population of 63,528 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 4,477 people per square mile, spread across 14.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Mgarsa?

El Mgarsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.6 inches.

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