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Ksar el Ababsa, Tunisia

Tataouine · Tunisia

Ksar el Ababsa is a small city in Tataouine, Tunisia with a population of 7,955. Elevation: 830 ft (253 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

7,955 Population 495/sq mi density
830 ft Elevation 253 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
6.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Ksar el Ababsa

Ksar el Ababsa

Ksar Temzayet ou Ksar Ababsa est un ksar de Tunisie situé dans le gouvernorat de Tataouine.

People

Population7,955
Density495/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain6.6 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Population7,955
Population Density495 / sq mi
Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Coordinates33.1500°, 10.3667°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceTataouine
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation6.6 inches (168 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ksar el Ababsa

Ksar el Ababsa is a small city in Tunisia (Tataouine) with a population of 7,955. The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Ksar el Ababsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above Tunisia avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Area16.1 sq mi (41.6 km²)
Population Density495/sq mi
Coordinates33.1500°N, 10.3667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.6"
83% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.18"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on May 4, 2017.

May 4, 2017 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia M4.4 92 km
Jan 5, 1998 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia M3.9 77 km
May 9, 2001 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia M3.8 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
March 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in Wettest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in

Ksar el Ababsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 52°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ksar el Ababsa

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
المدرسة الابتدائية قصر أولاد بوبكر
École Primaire 2 Mars 1934
École Primaire Cité Ennour
École Primaire Esnad
مدرسة ابتدائية وادي قراقر
Lycée Secondaire Bir Lahmar 2
المدرسة الابتدائية بالعرقوب
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Radio Stations near Ksar el Ababsa

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Tunisie Tataouine regional, tataouine MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Ksar el Ababsa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée des Costumes et des Traditions
Tataouine's Earth Memory Museum

Libraries in Ksar el Ababsa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque el Rogba0.0
Bibliothèque publique المكتبة العمومية0.0
Bibliotheque Rogba0.0
المكتبة الرقمية0.0
مكتبة إبن عبدالله0.0

Farmers Markets in Ksar el Ababsa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de betaille
سوق تطاوين

Cafes in Ksar el Ababsa

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café - Restaurant Ben Jaballah
Café El-Farabi

Gas Stations in Ksar el Ababsa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

عجيل

Stadiums & Teams in Ksar el Ababsa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ksar el Ababsa

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Djerba Zarzis International AirportDJELarge Airport
Gabès Matmata International AirportGAEMedium Airport
Medenine AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ksar el Ababsa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bir Lahmar

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ksar el Ababsa

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
مسجد الفتح
مسجد قراقر

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tunis
Founded
1820

🇹🇳 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 Ksar el Ababsa

What is the population of Ksar el Ababsa?

Ksar el Ababsa has a population of 7,955 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 495 people per square mile, spread across 16.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ksar el Ababsa?

Ksar el Ababsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.6 inches.

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