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Kābāw, Libya

Nālūt · Libya

Kābāw is a small city in Nālūt, Libya with a population of 7,686. Elevation: 2,106 ft (642 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

7,686 Population 28/sq mi density
2,106 ft Elevation 642 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
4.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Kābāw

Kābāw

Kabaw, Kabao or Cabao is a town in the Nalut District in northwestern Libya. It lies just 9 kilometres (6 mi) off the Gharyan–Nalut road and about 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of Jadu, on the northern edge of the Tripolitanian Plateau in the Nafusa Mountains.

People

Population7,686
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain4.8 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Population7,686
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Coordinates31.8472°, 11.3306°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceNālūt
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation4.8 inches (122 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kābāw

Kābāw is a small city in Libya (Nālūt) with a population of 7,686. The city sits at an elevation of 2,106 feet (642 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Kābāw

Kābāw has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 164 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 17.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 26.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 13.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 28.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 10.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 9.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 30.4
Kābāw enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 327 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 4.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,106 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Libya avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Area270.5 sq mi (700.5 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates31.8472°N, 11.3306°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.8"
87% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 2, 2023.

May 11, 2013 2 km WNW of Al Ajaylat, Libya M4.7 141 km
Apr 2, 2023 near the coast of Libya M4.1 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
March 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
June 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
August 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in

Kābāw has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 4.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Kābāw

Institution Type Founded Website
Al Jabal Al Gharbi University - Tiji University
College of languages College
Faculty of Economics and Political Science - Tiji University
Faculty of Education College
Higher Institute of Science and Technology College
Higher Institute of Science and Technology-Tiji College
Intermediate Institute of Technology College
Middle Institute of Electrical Professions College

Schools in Kābāw

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CABAO High School
School
School .Girls
School Basic .Boys
مدرسه
High School
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Radio Stations near Kābāw

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Kābāw

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0

Hotels in Kābāw

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tebres hotel-Capao

Cafes in Kābāw

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CABAO Cafe
Cafe
Expresso Cafe

Clinics in Kābāw

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Health Care Center Tamzin
HealthCare

Gas Stations in Kābāw

15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Station
Fuel station
Fuel Station
Fuel station
LY #782972854
LY #782972855
LY #782972857
LY #782973778
LY #782977302
LY #8012566247
LY #9929548218
LY #9929548219
LY #9929548220
LY #9929548222
LY #9929548223

Banks in Kābāw

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JUMHOURIA Bank -CABAO
JUMHOURIA Bank- Temzen

Airports Near Kābāw

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Okba Ibn Nafa Air BaseMedium Airport

Post Offices in Kābāw

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post office CABAO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kābāw

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosque
Suleiman Al Barony Mosque

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Kābāw

What is the population of Kābāw?

Kābāw has a population of 7,686 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 270.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kābāw?

Kābāw enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.8 inches.

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