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Houmt Souk, Tunisia

Medenine Governorate · Tunisia

Houmt Souk is a mid-size city in Medenine Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 75,904. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

75,904 Population 59,300/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
8.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Houmt Souk

Houmt Souk

Houmt Souk, meaning literally: "The Market neighbourhood", is a commune and the main town of the island of Djerba, Tunisia. A popular tourist destination, it is best known for its traditional souk and the Aghlabid fortress.

People

Population75,904
Density59,300/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain8.7 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population75,904
Population Density59,300 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates33.8758°, 10.8575°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceMedenine Governorate
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation8.7 inches (222 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Houmt Souk

Houmt Souk is a mid-size city in Tunisia (Medenine Governorate) with a population of 75,904. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Houmt Souk

Houmt Souk has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (13.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 176 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.3°C / 56°F 8.9° / 19.3° 12.5
Feb 14°C / 57°F 10° / 20.5° 15.9
Mar 15.9°C / 61°F 10.7° / 24° 14.3
Apr 18.1°C / 65°F 13.3° / 27.7° 11.9
May 21.7°C / 71°F 16.9° / 31.6° 14.5
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 20.5° / 36.8° 3.0
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 24.6° / 37° 1.3
Aug 29.6°C / 85°F 26.3° / 38.9° 5.4
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 23.6° / 34.6° 22.0
Oct 24.5°C / 76°F 20.3° / 32.3° 36.6
Nov 20°C / 68°F 14° / 26.8° 18.0
Dec 15.7°C / 60°F 10.8° / 21.6° 21.0
Houmt Souk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 81°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 8.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Tunisia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density59,300/sq mi
Coordinates33.8758°N, 10.8575°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.7"
77% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.61"
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 M5.2 101 km
May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 121 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 135 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 129 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 135 km
May 4, 2017 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia M4.4 45 km
Sep 8, 2022 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia M4.1 100 km
Jan 5, 1998 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia M3.9 60 km
May 9, 2001 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia M3.8 49 km
Nov 4, 1990 37 km SE of Melloulèche, Tunisia M3.8 127 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 (15°C) 0.9 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Wettest
November 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in

Houmt Souk has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Houmt Souk

Institution Type Founded Website
ISET Djerba University

Schools in Houmt Souk

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire Essouani
مدرسة مفيدة بورقيبة الابتدائية
Houmt Souk High School
معهد ابن عرفة
مدرسة جربة الفندقية
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Radio Stations near Houmt Souk

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Houmt Souk

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 Houmt Souk

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
مكتبة ميدون0.0

Hotels in Houmt Souk

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arisha
Auberge de la Jeunesse
Dar Lola
essalem hotel
essalem hotel
Hôtel Erriadh
Hôtel Essalem
Hotel Marhala
les palmes d'or
Les palmes d'or
Sindbad
الأزرق الكبير
الصيد
شقق مفروشة للايجار .جربة

Restaurants in Houmt Souk

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

2 dinar dish
Bab el Medina
BABA SLIM
Brik Ishak
Chez Smayer
El Fondouk
El Hanout
Ezzedine
La Vague
Le Pêcheur
Les Palmiers
Restaurant De L'île
Restaurant Essofra
Restaurant Haroun
Restaurant Scilla
Skifa
الحوش
بابا سليم برجر
بيع الدواجن ومشتقاته
شواية الزموري

Cafes in Houmt Souk

14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ben Yedder
Café Ben Daamech
Café de l'environnement
Café El Haj Hassan
Café Le Garage
Havana
Le Pavillon
Taj Sultan
Yacht Club Djerba
Zaraa Cafe
الفلوكة
شاي بقلاوة
قاعة شاي
مقهى المحطة

Castles in Houmt Souk

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Borj Jelij
Ghazi Mustapha Fort

Theme Parks in Houmt Souk

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bah Bah

Clinics in Houmt Souk

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مجمع الأليزي
مجمع الأليزي الطبي
مصحة الشفاء
مصحة جربة الدولية ومجمع جربة الطبي

Bus Stations in Houmt Souk

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

المطار
حومة السوق
محطة حومة السوق الحافلات

Gas Stations in Houmt Souk

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell
TN #155080589
TN #2060013496
TN #3429838089
TN #3655351341

Banks in Houmt Souk

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BH Bank
Biat - houmt souk
BNA
BNA
STB
UIB
الاتحاد البنكي للتجارة والصناعة
البنك العربي لتونس
البنك العربي لتونس

Stadiums & Teams in Houmt Souk

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Houmt Souk

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Djerba Zarzis International AirportDJELarge Airport
Medenine AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Houmt Souk

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste Djerba Aéroport
مكتب البريد

Churches & Religious Organizations in Houmt Souk

27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bou Okkazine mosquée
Jamaa Ben Mazlin
Jamaa Ben Salah
Jamaa Ben Younes
Jamaa El Ababssa - El Jedid
Jamaa El Cheikh
Jamaa Sidi Zayed
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Rabbi Pinhas Synagogue
Rabbi Pinhas Synagogue
Sabban Synagogue
Sabban Synagogue
Sidi Saleh mosquée
Sidi Salem
Slat Hizkiya Perez Synagogue
Slat Hizkiya Perez Synagogue
St. Joseph
Synagogue of the Kohanim of Djirt
Synagogue of the Kohanim of Djirt
Tejdit
جامع الكبير
جامع المستيري
مسجد إبراهيم جمني
مسجد الشيخ
مسجد الغربة

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tunis

Around Houmt Souk

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 11
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 24
Cafes 20
Supermarkets 5
Banks 10
Museums 2
Hotels 15
Parks 8
Police Stations 3
Places of Worship 7

Things to See Near Houmt Souk

28 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (5)
  • • Ettalbi - Ben Salah
  • • Henchir Bourgou
  • • Nécropole de Ghizen
  • • ruines
  • • Site archéologique Ghizen
🏖️ Beaches (5)
  • • Flamingo Island
  • • Plage Cheikh Yahya
  • • Plage El Hachen (Ras Rmel)
  • • Sidi Jmour
  • • Sidi Mahrez
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Borj Jelij
🕳️ Caves (6)
  • • Ben Byan Mosque - souterraine
  • • entrée de la salle de prière souterraine
  • • huilerie souterraine
  • • Jamaa Louta - entrée
  • • Nécropole de Ghizen- tombe punic
  • + 1 more
🖼️ Galleries (2)
  • • el houch Concept Store
  • • Hier et Aujourd'hui
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Phare Bordj Jelij
🏛️ Ruins (8)
  • • Cheikh Said Taghzouisni mosquée
  • • Ghwouar Mosquée
  • • Henchir Bourgou - mausolée
  • • Jamaa Louta Sedghiane
  • • Jamaa Tafroujen
  • + 3 more

🇹🇳 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 Houmt Souk

What is the population of Houmt Souk?

Houmt Souk has a population of 75,904 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 59,300 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Houmt Souk?

Houmt Souk 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 81°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.7 inches.

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