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Guelma, Algeria

Guelma · Algeria

Guelma is a large city in Guelma, Algeria with a population of 120,004. Elevation: 1,001 ft (305 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

120,004 Population 6,949/sq mi density
1,001 ft Elevation 305 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone

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About Guelma

Guelma

Guelma is the capital of Guelma Province and Guelma District, located in north-eastern Algeria, about 52 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast. Its location corresponds to that of ancient Calama.

People

Population120,004
Density6,949/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Population120,004
Population Density6,949 / sq mi
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Coordinates36.4621°, 7.4261°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceGuelma
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (633 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Guelma

Guelma is a large city in Algeria (Guelma) with a population of 120,004. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet (305 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.

Climate in Guelma

Guelma has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 617 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.2°C / 50°F 4.5° / 15.8° 81.4
Feb 10.6°C / 51°F 4.5° / 16.6° 71.1
Mar 13°C / 55°F 6.3° / 19.6° 73.2
Apr 15.5°C / 60°F 8.4° / 22.6° 62.1
May 19.5°C / 67°F 11.7° / 27.4° 47.2
Jun 24.3°C / 76°F 15.6° / 33° 15.7
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 18.5° / 36.3° 2.9
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 19.5° / 36.3° 13.6
Sep 24.4°C / 76°F 17.3° / 31.4° 47.6
Oct 20.5°C / 69°F 13.6° / 27.4° 44.7
Nov 15.2°C / 59°F 9.4° / 21° 74.8
Dec 11.8°C / 53°F 6.5° / 17.1° 83.1
Guelma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above Algeria avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Area17.3 sq mi (44.7 km²)
Population Density6,949/sq mi
Coordinates36.4621°N, 7.4261°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
34% below Algeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 7, 2022.

Sep 22, 1995 14 km SE of Tébessa, Algeria M5.4 147 km
Apr 5, 2002 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria M5.0 38 km
Dec 3, 1998 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia M4.9 129 km
Apr 1, 2021 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria M4.8 21 km
Mar 5, 2017 13 km NE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria M4.7 62 km
Sep 20, 2003 13 km ENE of Azzaba, Algeria M4.6 40 km
Nov 30, 1998 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia M4.6 115 km
Jul 17, 2020 2 km WNW of Mila, Algeria M4.6 106 km
Jul 4, 2020 18 km NNE of Batna, Algeria M4.5 134 km
Jun 2, 2008 7 km NW of Hamma Bouziane, Algeria M4.5 80 km
Mar 17, 2021 10 km ENE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria M4.5 61 km
Jul 30, 1998 18 km NW of Héliopolis, Algeria M4.5 22 km
Aug 2, 2007 31 km SW of Khenchela, Algeria M4.4 145 km
Jan 31, 2008 24 km SSW of Guelma, Algeria M4.4 24 km
Mar 17, 1999 9 km ENE of Draa Klalouche, Algeria M4.4 140 km
May 17, 2008 19 km S of Azzaba, Algeria M4.3 28 km
Jan 22, 2004 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria M4.3 77 km
Jan 19, 1997 11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria M4.3 33 km
Apr 26, 2006 14 km WNW of Hamma Bouziane, Algeria M4.2 88 km
Sep 7, 2022 19 km SSE of Azzaba, Algeria M4.2 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in

Guelma has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Guelma

Institution Type Founded Website
Campus Heliopolis College
Centre de formation College
CFPA College
CFPA College
CFPA Lahioul Mohamed (Annexe) College
département d'informatique College
Ecole de Sous officiers College
Faculté lettres, sciences humaines et économiques University
INSFP Guelma College
Université 8 Mai 1945 University
التكوين المهني College
مركز التكوين المهني والتمهين بن شتاح مسعود College

Schools in Guelma

38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
bourara Salah
Ecole Ahmed Guerroum
CEM 5 juillet 1962
Lycée Abderrahmane Mahdjoub
Ecole Touhami Oumedour
Ecole Cheikh Mokrani
Ecole
Lycée Mohamed Larbi Ben Mares
CEM
École primaire
Ecole
primaire 1000 lots
Lycée frères Ben Souilah
CEM
CEM Boulouh Mebarek
Lycée technique El Khawarizmi
Collège 08 Mai 1945
CEM Abane Ramdane
المدرسة الابتدائية مولود فرعون
ثانوية شعلال مسعود
Ecole Boudjahem Hacène
المدرسة الإبتدائية بونار السعدي
متوسطة الشيخ عبدالله بوراس الكاملي
المدرسة الإبتدائية عميرة عمار
مدرسة هواري بومدين
مدرسة شيهب إبراهيم
CEM frères Rahabi
Lycée Benteboula Aissa
CEM Mohamed Salah Zouaoui
مدرسة مالك بن النبي
ثانوية أول نوفمبر
متوسطة محمد عبدو
Ecole Fatma Zohra Roggui
Lycée Mahmoud Ben Mahmoud
Lycée Abdelhak Ben Hamouda
Ecole Tarek Ibn Ziad
Ecole Malek Benabi
CEM du 8 Mai 1945
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Radio Stations near Guelma

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Guelma

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée El Moudjahid

Libraries in Guelma

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
bibliothèque anajah0.0
مكتبة البلدية0.0

Farmers Markets in Guelma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de bétail du Mardi
marché de Légumes et de Fruits
سوق الجملة للخضر والفواكه
سوق الخضر والفواكه

Hotels in Guelma

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

hotel el tadj.
Hôtel Familiale
Lalla Mahouna
Mermoura

Restaurants in Guelma

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bechbchi’s chicken
plat 7

Cafes in Guelma

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bicha
Café La Fontaine
Cafeteria ayoub
Cafétéria Casa la Rosa
coffee shop Bassem
El zou
Kakisse
kiosque Tiani
Laishoum
مقهى الحاج امبارك

Cinemas in Guelma

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

سينما الانتصار

Theatres in Guelma

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre Municipal

Monuments in Guelma

6 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

8 مايو 1945
cancassaur
cite khalla
الثكنة القديمة
باب عنابة
مقام الشهيد

Clinics in Guelma

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dialysis clinic Renadial
Guelma dialysis
HIKMA Cabinet de Group
HikmaDial

Dentists in Guelma

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #1181369978

Bus Stations in Guelma

7 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

140
DZ #6665947548
DZ #6665947549
DZ #6665992885
faculty
محطة حافلات الجامعة
محطة نقل المسافرين بين الولايات

Gas Stations in Guelma

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

belaabidi station
DZ #13283081940
DZ #356803840
DZ #4236823389
DZ #4362272390
Naftal
Pompe à essebnce
skalop Tolier

Banks in Guelma

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BADR
BDL Banque
BDL Guelma
Crédit populaire d'Algérie
National Bank of Algeria
National Bank of Algeria

Shopping Malls in Guelma

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre commercial SINDIBED
Oasis Mall
محلات الرئيس POSTE SUD

Gyms in Guelma

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Guelma

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Guelma

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Annaba Rabah Bitat AirportAAELarge Airport
Oum El Bouaghi Air BaseSmall Airport

Post Offices in Guelma

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste
Bureau de Poste
Bureau de poste
la grande poste.
La poste
مكتب البريد

Churches & Religious Organizations in Guelma

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al-Huda Mosque
Mosque Uwais ibn Amir al-Qarni
Mosquée El Nour
Mosquée El Qods
Mosquée El Touba
المسجد العتيق ابن خلدون
مسجد أبو بكر الصديق
مسجد الإمام عبد الحميد بن باديس
مسجد الإمام مالك
مسجد الشهداء
مسجد بلال بن رباح
مسجد عبد الله بن مسعود
مسجد علي بن أبي طالب
مسجد غار حراء
مسجد موسى بن نصير

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Algiers
Elevation
256 m (840 ft)
Area
44.7 km² (17.3 mi²)
Postal Code
24000

Around Guelma

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 44
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 30
Restaurants 1
Cafes 10
Bars 2
Supermarkets 2
Banks 6
Hotels 2
Libraries 1
Parks 8
Police Stations 2
Fire Stations 2
Places of Worship 10

🇩🇿 About Algeria

Capital Algiers
Population 42,228,429
Area 2,381,740 km²
GDP (USD) $247,923,887,215
GDP per capita $5,370
HDI 0.745
Life expectancy 76.3 years
Internet users 76.9%
Urban population 74.7%
Currency DZD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +213
TLD .dz
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Guelma

What is the population of Guelma?

Guelma has a population of 120,004 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 6,949 people per square mile, spread across 17.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Guelma?

Guelma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches.

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