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Kelaa Kebira, Tunisia

Sousse Governorate · Tunisia

Kelaa Kebira is a mid-size city in Sousse Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 53,323. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

53,323 Population 2,346/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
14.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Kelaa Kebira

Kelaa Kebira

Port El Kantaoui is a tourist complex 10 kilometres north of Sousse city in central Tunisia. It was built in 1979 specifically as a tourist center, around a large artificial harbour that provides mooring with 340 berths for luxury yachts, hosting sporting activities from water skiing to paragliding, and several golf courses.

People

Population53,323
Density2,346/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain14.0 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population53,323
Population Density2,346 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates35.8728°, 10.5372°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceSousse Governorate
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation14.0 inches (356 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kelaa Kebira

Kelaa Kebira is a mid-size city in Tunisia (Sousse Governorate) with a population of 53,323. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Kelaa Kebira

Kelaa Kebira has an average annual temperature of 20.2°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.1°C), the coldest is Jan (12.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 367 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.7°C / 55°F 7.1° / 21° 16.4
Feb 13.3°C / 56°F 7.9° / 21.9° 20.5
Mar 14.5°C / 58°F 8.1° / 24.3° 57.6
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 9.7° / 26.1° 32.1
May 20.2°C / 68°F 14° / 30.1° 30.7
Jun 24.8°C / 77°F 17.6° / 34.1° 10.7
Jul 28.6°C / 83°F 21.6° / 38.2° 2.4
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 23° / 39.1° 14.9
Sep 26.5°C / 80°F 19.9° / 34.5° 61.8
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 17.4° / 31.2° 53.7
Nov 18.5°C / 65°F 11.8° / 27.2° 28.0
Dec 15°C / 59°F 9.5° / 22.4° 37.9
Kelaa Kebira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 311 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 14.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above Tunisia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area22.7 sq mi (58.9 km²)
Population Density2,346/sq mi
Coordinates35.8728°N, 10.5372°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.0"
63% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.85"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 29, 2024.

Sep 17, 1994 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia M5.2 139 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 59 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 50 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 51 km
Aug 8, 1991 Tunisia M4.8 105 km
Mar 8, 2018 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia M4.7 146 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 42 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 62 km
Oct 29, 1995 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia M4.6 103 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 117 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 124 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 66 km
Oct 21, 2013 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.4 53 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 42 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 52 km
Mar 29, 2024 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.3 94 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 5 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 44 km
Jun 27, 2005 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.2 94 km
Feb 14, 1999 27 km SSE of Hammamet, Tunisia M4.1 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (166 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 1.7 in
October 71°F (21°C) 1.9 in Wettest
November 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in

Kelaa Kebira has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Kelaa Kebira

Institution Type Founded Website
مدرسة كندار الثانوية College — —

Schools in Kelaa Kebira

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège El Farabi — — — —
Lycée Ajmi Ben Saad — — — —
Primary School East District — — — —
9 Avril Primary school kalaa kebira — — — —
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Radio Stations near Kelaa Kebira

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jawhara FM — MP3 128 kbps
Ambiance FM arabic, jazz MP3
Radio Tunisie Monastir monastir, regional MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tunisia Med généraliste, monde MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Kelaa Kebira

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
El Kobba museum of traditional arts and clothing
El Kobba museum of traditional arts and clothing
Maison Am Taieb d'art contemporain
Museum Dar Essid
Museum Dar Essid
Museum El-Kobba
Palais Présidentiel de Bourguiba
Sousse Archaeological Museum
Sousse Archaeological Museum
Sousse Archeological Museum
Sousse Archeological Museum

Libraries in Kelaa Kebira

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ala Eddine Library0.0
Ala Eddine Library0.0
Almadanya0.0
Bibliothèque Cité Ezzouhour0.0
Bibliothèque Tafela0.0
ECOLIBRE0.0
ECOLIBRE0.0
Librairie-Papeterie AMAZONA0.0
Librairie-Papeterie AMAZONA0.0
Public Library0.0
المكتبة0.0
المكتبة0.0
المكتبة العمومية0.0
المكتبة العمومية بسوسة0.0

Farmers Markets in Kelaa Kebira

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Laaraoua Market
Marché Central
Marché Local Khezama
Souk AHAD
Souk AHAD
Souk Akouda
Souk Akouda
Souk Hammam Sousse Market
Souk Hammam Sousse Market
Souk JEUDI
Souk JEUDI
Souk Lahad
Souq
Souq
السوق اﻷسبوعية
السوق البلدية
سوق الجملة

Dentists in Kelaa Kebira

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mme Barae khachteli

Gas Stations in Kelaa Kebira

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agil
OLA Energy
ستار اويل

Banks in Kelaa Kebira

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque de l'habitat

Shopping Malls in Kelaa Kebira

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mall Of Sousse

Stadiums & Teams in Kelaa Kebira

TeamLeagueDivision
Private Soccer Stadium
Sousse Olympic Stadium
Stade Municipal Kalaa El Kebira

Airports Near Kelaa Kebira

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Enfidha - Hammamet International AirportNBEMedium Airport
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International AirportMIRMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Kelaa Kebira

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinic Al Wifac
Côte Riadh
Eye Laser
Panorama Médical
د عيون مالك بن صالح

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kelaa Kebira

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque Al Zitouna
الجامع الكبير - Grand Mosque
المسجد الجبلي
جامع الغفران الحي الشرقي

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tunis
Founded
1979
Postal Code
4089
Website
portelkantaoui.com.tn/

Things to See Near Kelaa Kebira

12 places within 15 km

🐠 Aquariums (1)
  • • Le Monde d'Aquarium
⚱️ Archaeological Sites (6)
  • • Catacombes du Bon Pasteur
  • • House of the masks, Hadrumetum
  • • Punico-Roman Necropolis
  • • Roman column
  • • Roman House of Masks
  • + 1 more
🏖️ Beaches (2)
  • • Kantaoui Beach
  • • M'PARADISE
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Sousse Kasbah
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Catacombes
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Hadhoud

🇹🇳 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 Kelaa Kebira

What is the population of Kelaa Kebira?

Kelaa Kebira has a population of 53,323 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 2,346 people per square mile, spread across 22.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kelaa Kebira?

Kelaa Kebira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.0 inches.

Nearby Cities

Akouda 27,200 pop · 1.6 mi Port el Kantaoui 6,000 pop · 3.5 mi Kalaa Srira 34,548 pop · 3.7 mi Hammam Sousse 42,691 pop · 3.8 mi Ezzouhour 17,409 pop · 6.3 mi Sousse 221,715 pop · 6.5 mi Sidi Bou Ali 10,282 pop · 6.8 mi Zaouiet Sousse 20,992 pop · 7.9 mi Messadine 12,930 pop · 8.2 mi Ksiba 11,312 pop · 8.8 mi Msaken 72,953 pop · 10.2 mi Harqalah 7,423 pop · 11.0 mi Maatmeur 18,996 pop · 12.0 mi Sidi Ameur 8,453 pop · 12.5 mi
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