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Gharyan, Libya

Jabal al Gharbi · Libya

Gharyan is a mid-size city in Jabal al Gharbi, Libya with a population of 36,110. Elevation: 2,310 ft (704 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

36,110 Population 134/sq mi density
2,310 ft Elevation 704 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
9.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Gharyan

Gharyan

Gharyan is a city in northwestern Libya, in Jabal al Gharbi District, located 80 km south of Tripoli. Gharyan is one of the largest towns in the district. Prior to 2007, it was the administrative seat of Gharyan District.

People

Population36,110
Density134/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain9.8 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation2,310 ft (704 m)
Population36,110
Population Density134 / sq mi
Elevation2,310 ft (704 m)
Coordinates32.1722°, 13.0203°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceJabal al Gharbi
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation9.8 inches (248 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gharyan

Gharyan is a mid-size city in Libya (Jabal al Gharbi) with a population of 36,110. The city sits at an elevation of 2,310 feet (704 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Gharyan

Gharyan has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 373 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.8°C / 46°F -0.8° / 21.1° 42.5
Feb 9.3°C / 49°F 0.4° / 22.3° 42.5
Mar 12.2°C / 54°F 1.8° / 27.9° 12.3
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 5.2° / 34.4° 5.9
May 21.7°C / 71°F 9.8° / 38.7° 65.1
Jun 27°C / 81°F 13.6° / 42.1° 1.6
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 17.3° / 42.9° 0.0
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 17.9° / 41.9° 13.6
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 15.4° / 38.7° 37.5
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 11.2° / 34.9° 30.7
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 5.3° / 28.3° 28.2
Dec 10.3°C / 51°F 1.3° / 23.3° 93.7
Gharyan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,310 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Libya avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,310 ft (704 m)
Area269.6 sq mi (698.2 km²)
Population Density134/sq mi
Coordinates32.1722°N, 13.0203°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.8"
74% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.93"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on May 10, 2025.

May 11, 2013 2 km WNW of Al Ajaylat, Libya M4.7 91 km
May 10, 2025 62 km NE of Tājūrā’, Libya M4.2 145 km
Apr 2, 2023 near the coast of Libya M4.1 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 53°F (11°C) 1.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in

Gharyan has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Gharyan

Institution Type Founded Website
College of Science University
College of Science College
Colloege of Arts University
Faculty of Dental - Gharyan University University
Faculty of Economics - Gharyan University College
Faculty of Education College
Faculty of Law College
Faculty of Medicine College
Faculty of Nursing College
Gharyan Higher Institute of Science and Technology University
Gharyan University - Administration University
Higher Institute of Engineering Technology - Gharyan University
Higher Institute, Sidi Berich College
Institute of Physical Education College
Police College College
Technical College of Applied Sciences University
The Medium Institute of Computer Technology College
University of Garian University
المعهد العالي الرابطة College
كلية التربية -جامعة بني وليد -فرع العربان University
كلية القانون غريان College

Schools in Gharyan

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
معهد العالي للمهن الهندسية
Old secondary school since 1952
مدرسة المجد
الشيخ اللموشي محمد الرزاقي
As Saqa'if School
Fatima Az Zahra School
Sana School
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Libraries in Gharyan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bookstore0.0
Library0.0
مكتبة الاتحاد0.0

Hotels in Gharyan

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garian Tourism Hotel
Rabtah hotel
ROYAL HOTEL
Samergand Hotel

Restaurants in Gharyan

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arraies for Grill
Restaurant
Restaurant Traditional Food

Cafes in Gharyan

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafè Appuntamento
Cafè Esbana
Coffee shop
Jalsa cafee

Castles in Gharyan

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

OTHMANIC GOVERNOR CASTLE since 1510

Clinics in Gharyan

8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Massarah Clinic
Al Nahda Clinic
Dar Al Shifaa Clinic
Diya Clinic
Libyan Red Crescent Society
LY #5483533022
الفاروق
القدس

Dentists in Gharyan

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Clinic
عيادة القدس لطب الاسنان

Bus Stations in Gharyan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LY #7896184785

Gas Stations in Gharyan

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel station
Fuel Station
LY #1119601242
LY #301785600

Banks in Gharyan

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agricultural Bank -Garian
AL EJMAA ARAB Bank -Garian
Bank of Nutrition and Real Estate Investment -Garian
JUMHOURAI Bank-Islamic
JUMHOURIA Bank - Garian
North Africa Bank -Garian
المصرف التجاري الوطني

Gyms in Gharyan

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Closed gym FC Itiihad Garian
FC Ittihad Garian
LY #7861631885

Stadiums & Teams in Gharyan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gharyan

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mitiga International AirportMJILarge Airport
Abu Aisha Agricultural Aviation AirportSmall Airport
Gharyan International AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gharyan

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
As Saqa'if Mosque
Masjed Taglessa since 1870
Mosque of Brascisci
مسجد
مسجد أولاد شهوب
مسجد التقوى
مسجد المنارتين
مسجد بن محفوظ

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli
Elevation
693 m (2,274 ft)

🇱🇾 About Libya

Capital Tripoli
Population 6,678,567
Area 1,759,540 km²
GDP (USD) $44,027,664,915
GDP per capita $6,027
HDI 0.718
Life expectancy 69.3 years
Internet users 88.5%
Urban population 87.9%
Currency LYD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +218
TLD .ly
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gharyan

What is the population of Gharyan?

Gharyan has a population of 36,110 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 134 people per square mile, spread across 269.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gharyan?

Gharyan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.8 inches.

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