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Gabès, Tunisia

Gabès Governorate · Tunisia

Gabès is a large city in Gabès Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 110,075. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

110,075 Population 51,678/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
7.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Gabès

Gabès

Gabès, also spelled Cabès, Cabes, and Kabes, is the capital of the Gabès Governorate in Tunisia. Situated on the coast of the Gulf of Gabès, the city has a population of 167,863, making it the 6th largest city in Tunisia. Located 327 km southeast of Tunis and 113 km from Sfax, Gabès lies at the delta of the Wadi Qabis, which originates 10 kilometers upstream at Ras al-Oued and serves as its primary water source.

People

Population110,075
Density51,678/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain7.9 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population110,075
Population Density51,678 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates33.8815°, 10.0982°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceGabès Governorate
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation7.9 inches (200 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gabès

Gabès is a large city in Tunisia (Gabès Governorate) with a population of 110,075. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 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 7.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Gabès

Gabès has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (12.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 187 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.5°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.1° 22.6
Feb 13.2°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.1° 12.1
Mar 15.8°C / 60°F 11.4° / 20.3° 17.8
Apr 18.9°C / 66°F 14.8° / 23° 16.4
May 22.2°C / 72°F 18.4° / 26° 11.9
Jun 25.7°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29.5° 2.8
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 24.5° / 32.3° 0.3
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 25.2° / 33.2° 1.7
Sep 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 30.8° 29.2
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 18.6° / 27.7° 30.7
Nov 18°C / 64°F 13.2° / 22.8° 18.0
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 9.1° / 18.5° 23.7
Gabès 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 322 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 7.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Tunisia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density51,678/sq mi
Coordinates33.8815°N, 10.0982°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.9"
79% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.38"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 9, 2025.

May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 68 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 85 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 77 km
May 11, 1994 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.4 150 km
Mar 4, 2003 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia M4.4 107 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 83 km
May 4, 2017 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia M4.4 107 km
Jun 19, 1992 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.2 142 km
May 29, 2008 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia M4.2 88 km
Sep 8, 2022 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia M4.1 68 km
Jan 5, 1998 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia M3.9 12 km
Mar 29, 1996 7 km E of Bir el Hafey, Tunisia M3.8 138 km
May 9, 2001 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia M3.8 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 83°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in Wettest
November 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in

Gabès has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 54°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Gabès

Institution Type Founded Website
Centre de Formation Professionnelle Agricole de Zerkine University
المدرسة الإعدادية بوذرف College
المعهد الأعلى للتصرف بقابس University
المعهد العالي للإعلامية والملتيميديا بقابس University
المعهد العالي للإعلامية والملتيميديا بقابس University
المعهد العالي للدراسات التكنولوجية بقابس College
فنون جميلة University
كلية العلوم بقابس University
مطعم الجامعة University
معهد بن خلدون College
منزل الجامعة النخيل University

Schools in Gabès

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
نهج الواحة
École Al Hidaya
École Ali Jmal
المعهد الثانوي أبو القاسم الشابي
مدرسة الشارع الجمهورية الثانوية
بشير جزيري
معهد أبو لبابة قابس
معهد المنارة
مدرسة ابتدائية شاطئ مطرش
كلية الطيار بقابس
معهد ابن خلدون
مدرسة سيدي أبو لبابة
مدرسة محمد علي
مدرسة محمد علي الثانوية
Chat Essalam primary school
Dar al-quran Gabes
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Museums in Gabès

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée Naturel Du Sud Tunisien
متحف العادات والتقاليد

Libraries in Gabès

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
المكتبة العمومية بوذرف0.0

Farmers Markets in Gabès

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
السوق الأسبوعية
سوق السبت بوذرف
سوق جارة

Hotels in Gabès

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Anis
Hotel Atlantic
Hotel Ben Nejima
Hôtel Chems
Hôtel Régina
Hotel Zaitouna
فندق الرحمة
فندق الواحة
نزل انيس قابس

Restaurants in Gabès

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alba Rosa Café Restaurant
croq
La Fourchette
PRIMAVERA
Sidi Bou Said
بيتزا بينو

Cafes in Gabès

18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ali Baba
beb l 7arra
beb l7arra Part 2
Cafe
Cafe la fontaine
Café La Gare
Café Zrigui
Coffe
Fast food
Houda Coffee Shop
Kahena
الاتحاد الدولي للبنوك
الشرفة
قاعة شاي مراكش
كازينو قابس
مقهى أوبرا
مقهى شريف
مقهى قابس

Theatres in Gabès

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théatre de Gabès
مسرح قابس

Dentists in Gabès

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Clinic Dr. Chaima Harb
الدكتور طارق بن حفيظ

Train Stations in Gabès

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

قابس

Bus Stations in Gabès

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Louage Matmata
Louage station Gabes
محطة حافلات قابس

Gas Stations in Gabès

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agil
Shell
TN #1797439948
عجيل

Banks in Gabès

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BTK
TSB Gabès
UIB
التجاري وفا بنك
بنك تونس العربي الدولي

Shopping Malls in Gabès

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

المزهودي للآلات الثقيلة
مركز قابس

Gyms in Gabès

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

قاعة نجوم الخليج للرياضة

Stadiums & Teams in Gabès

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gabès

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Djerba Zarzis International AirportDJELarge Airport
Gabès Matmata International AirportGAEMedium Airport
Medenine AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gabès

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Great Mosque
Mosque
الجامع الكبير جارة
مسجد ابو لبابة الأنصاري
مسجد الغفران

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tunis

Around Gabès

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 33
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 8
Cafes 38
Supermarkets 5
Banks 6
Museums 2
Hotels 13
Parks 16
Places of Worship 4

Things to See Near Gabès

2 places within 15 km

🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • Gueule de loup
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • La Grande Cascade de Chenini

🇹🇳 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 Gabès

What is the population of Gabès?

Gabès has a population of 110,075 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 51,678 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gabès?

Gabès 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 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.9 inches.

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