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Hencha, Tunisia

Sfax Governorate · Tunisia

Hencha is a small city in Sfax Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 7,575. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

7,575 Population 123/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
9.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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People

Population7,575
Density123/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain9.9 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Population7,575
Population Density123 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates35.1223°, 10.7422°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceSfax Governorate
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation9.9 inches (252 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hencha

Hencha is a small city in Tunisia (Sfax Governorate) with a population of 7,575. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Hencha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 80°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 9.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above Tunisia avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area61.7 sq mi (159.8 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates35.1223°N, 10.7422°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.9"
74% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 9, 2025.

Sep 10, 1993 55 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy M5.3 148 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 112 km
May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 124 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 123 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 104 km
Aug 8, 1991 Tunisia M4.8 100 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 121 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 109 km
Oct 29, 1995 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia M4.6 103 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 119 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 123 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 141 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 126 km
Oct 21, 2013 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.4 60 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 67 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 110 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 82 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 71 km
Jun 27, 2005 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.2 134 km
Feb 14, 1999 27 km SSE of Hammamet, Tunisia M4.1 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Wettest
November 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in

Hencha has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 52°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Hencha

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée El Hencha
المدرسة الإبتدائية بئر الشعبة
المدرسة الإبتدائية النزهة
المدرسة الابتدائية 2 مارس 1934 الحنشة
المدرسة الإبتدائية الحلالفة الجنوبية
المدرسة الابتدائية سيدي حسن بلحاج
المدرسة الإبتدائية سيدي غريب
المدرسة الإعدادية حسين بالحاج خالد
المدرسة الإعدادية الحنشة
Lycée Mahmoud Messaadi
École Primaire Barmki 2
المدرسة الإبتدائية الغيب
المدرسة الإبتدائية مركز مصباح
المدرسة الإعدادية البرمكي مركز كمون
المدرسة الاعدادية عامر التونسي بئر صالح
المدرسة الإبتدائية بئر صالح
Primary School
المدرسة الابتدائية دخان الشرقية
École Primaire El Ghatatsa
المدرسة الابتدائية الجلايلة
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Radio Stations near Hencha

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ambiance FM arabic, jazz MP3
Radio Monastir MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tunisie Sfax regional, sfax MP3 128 kbps
M-80's Radio (US) 80's, 80s MP3 128 kbps
M-Pressive Radio! (US) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Hencha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dar El Jem
El Jem Museum
Museum of the South Quarters of Thysdrus

Libraries in Hencha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hencha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Municipal Jebeniana

Train Stations in Hencha

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

الحنشة

Gas Stations in Hencha

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agil
Shell
Star Oil El Hencha
Total El Aouedna
طوطال الحنشة
عجيل

Banks in Hencha

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arab International Bank of Tunisia

Stadiums & Teams in Hencha

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hencha

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sfax Thyna International AirportSFALarge Airport
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International AirportMIRMedium Airport

Post Offices in Hencha

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Boujarbouaa Post Office
مكتب بريد الحنشة (3010)
مكتب بريد زالبة (5192)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hencha

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
مسجد الغفران

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 Hencha

What is the population of Hencha?

Hencha has a population of 7,575 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 123 people per square mile, spread across 61.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hencha?

Hencha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.9 inches.

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