Jādū, Libya

Jabal al Gharbi · Libya

Jādū is a small city in Jabal al Gharbi, Libya with a population of 11,500. Elevation: 2,274 ft (693 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

11,500 Population 43/sq mi density
2,274 ft Elevation 693 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
7.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Jādū

Jādū

Jadu or Gado is a mountain town in western Libya (Tripolitania), formerly in the Jabal al Gharbi District. Before the 2007 reorganization, and after 2015 it was part of Yafran District.

People

Population11,500
Density43/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain7.2 in/yr
Elevation2,274 ft (693 m)
Population11,500
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation2,274 ft (693 m)
Coordinates31.9551°, 12.0290°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceJabal al Gharbi
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation7.2 inches (184 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jādū

Jādū is a small city in Libya (Jabal al Gharbi) with a population of 11,500. The city sits at an elevation of 2,274 feet (693 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Jādū

Jādū has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.5°C), the coldest is Jan (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 238 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.4°C / 49°F 0.3° / 23° 22.1
Feb 11.1°C / 52°F 1.4° / 24.6° 35.3
Mar 14.5°C / 58°F 3.3° / 30.6° 10.2
Apr 19.4°C / 67°F 7.3° / 36.5° 6.7
May 23.9°C / 75°F 11.7° / 40.3° 29.2
Jun 29.2°C / 85°F 15.9° / 43.7° 4.7
Jul 30.5°C / 87°F 19.4° / 44.9° 0.0
Aug 30.4°C / 87°F 19.8° / 43.5° 5.2
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 17.9° / 40.8° 23.0
Oct 22.3°C / 72°F 12.6° / 37.2° 15.7
Nov 16.4°C / 62°F 6.5° / 30.5° 23.5
Dec 11.8°C / 53°F 2.9° / 25.2° 62.3
Jādū enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,274 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above Libya avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation2,274 ft (693 m)
Area270.4 sq mi (700.4 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates31.9551°N, 12.0290°E
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.2"
81% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.57"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7.

May 11, 2013 2 km WNW of Al Ajaylat, Libya M4.7 96 km
Apr 2, 2023 near the coast of Libya M4.1 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
December 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in

Jādū has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Jādū

Institution Type Founded Website
Faculty of Law University - ,

Schools in Jādū

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tinmel n Sliman Abaruni - - - -
مدرسة ابوزكريا يحيى الجناوني - - - -
Igennawen new school - - - -
مدرسة اولاد ابراهيم - - - -
High School - - - -
Shakshuk Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Jādū

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Jādū

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
suliman basha baruni museum

Farmers Markets in Jādū

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Old Market

Hotels in Jādū

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jadu Tourism Hotel

Restaurants in Jādū

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

مقهى ومطعم الزرقاء(بوحه)

Cafes in Jādū

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café
Cafė
Cafe

Cinemas in Jādū

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

cinema ikhaforen

Monuments in Jādū

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

جزيرة جادو

Castles in Jādū

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tinjaz Palace

Clinics in Jādū

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

مصحة الأخوة
مصحة السرور

Veterinaries in Jādū

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

LY #7664036351

Bus Stations in Jādū

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Station

Gas Stations in Jādū

11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fuel station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
jadu gas stations
LY #12466817678
LY #12466817679
LY #12466817680
LY #9930530527
LY #9931872384
LY #9942871191
Shakshuk Fuel station

Banks in Jādū

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AL WAHA Bank -Al Rujban
AL WAHDA Bank -Jadu
Jumhouria Bank- jado
JUMHOURIA Bank- Rujban
North Africa Bank Jadu

Airports Near Jādū

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base-Medium Airport
Alzintan AirportZISSmall Airport

Post Offices in Jādū

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Arrujban post office
jadu Post office
Shakshuk Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jādū

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
جامع شفي
مدرسة الخضراء القرءانية
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد أبو زيد المزغورتى
مسجد أولاد بدر
مسجد الجماري
مسجد الشعبية
مسجد العلامة أبو عبيدة الجناوني
مسجد جادو
مسجد حبلى
مسجد مصراتة

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Jādū

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Jādū.

Name Description
عين تموقت

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli
Elevation
643 m (2,110 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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What is the population of Jādū?

Jādū has a population of 11,500 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 270.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jādū?

Jādū enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 7.2 inches.

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