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Jardas al ‘Abīd, Libya

Al Marj · Libya

Jardas al ‘Abīd is a small city in Al Marj, Libya with a population of 6,744. Elevation: 2,057 ft (627 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,744 Population 1/sq mi density
2,057 ft Elevation 627 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
14.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Jardas al ‘Abīd

Jardas al-ʽAbīd or Jerdes el Abid is a small town in the Marj District, located in northeastern Libya about 29 km southeast of Marj.

People

Population6,744
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain14.1 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation2,057 ft (627 m)
Population6,744
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,057 ft (627 m)
Coordinates32.3034°, 20.9862°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceAl Marj
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation14.1 inches (359 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jardas al ‘Abīd

Jardas al ‘Abīd is a small city in Libya (Al Marj) with a population of 6,744. The city sits at an elevation of 2,057 feet (627 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Jardas al ‘Abīd enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,057 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above Libya avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,057 ft (627 m)
Area6,354.1 sq mi (16,457.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates32.3034°N, 20.9862°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.1"
63% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 17, 2021.

Feb 9, 2012 53 km WNW of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.8 68 km
Sep 9, 1993 19 km SSE of T?krah, Libya M4.5 33 km
Oct 30, 1996 17 km NNW of Al Aby?r, Libya M4.4 45 km
Nov 11, 2017 30 km NNE of Al Marj, Libya M4.3 50 km
Feb 21, 2019 24 km SSW of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.3 67 km
Nov 7, 1999 35 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M4.1 38 km
Apr 17, 2021 near the coast of Libya M4.0 99 km
May 22, 2008 22 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M3.9 33 km
May 23, 2008 34 km N of Al Marj, Libya M3.6 56 km
May 31, 2008 near the coast of Libya M3.3 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in

Jardas al ‘Abīd has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 49°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Jardas al ‘Abīd

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
School
School
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Radio Stations near Jardas al ‘Abīd

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Jardas al ‘Abīd

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
اسواق تجارية

Castles in Jardas al ‘Abīd

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Old Castle

Gas Stations in Jardas al ‘Abīd

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Station

Stadiums & Teams in Jardas al ‘Abīd

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Airports Near Jardas al ‘Abīd

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Benina International AirportBENLarge Airport
Al Khadim AirportSmall Airport
Elmarj AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Jardas al ‘Abīd

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jardas al ‘Abīd

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Farouk Mosque
Al Quds Masque
Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli
Elevation
330 m (1,083 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 Jardas al ‘Abīd

What is the population of Jardas al ‘Abīd?

Jardas al ‘Abīd has a population of 6,744 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 6,354.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jardas al ‘Abīd?

Jardas al ‘Abīd enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.1 inches.

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