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Ksour Essaf, Tunisia

Mahdia Governorate · Tunisia

Ksour Essaf is a mid-size city in Mahdia Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 36,274. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

36,274 Population 9,114/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
12.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Ksour Essaf

Ksour Essaf

Salakta is a small Tunisian village situated by the sea.

People

Population36,274
Density9,114/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain12.3 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population36,274
Population Density9,114 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates35.4181°, 10.9948°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceMahdia Governorate
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation12.3 inches (312 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ksour Essaf

Ksour Essaf is a mid-size city in Tunisia (Mahdia Governorate) with a population of 36,274. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Ksour Essaf

Ksour Essaf has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 316 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.8°C / 57°F 9.3° / 19.5° 19.0
Feb 14°C / 57°F 10° / 19.4° 22.5
Mar 14.9°C / 59°F 10.5° / 21.1° 34.7
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 12° / 23.4° 22.2
May 19.7°C / 68°F 15.7° / 26.3° 17.0
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 19.4° / 30.4° 7.3
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 23.3° / 33.5° 2.4
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 25° / 34.8° 8.3
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 22.5° / 31.6° 59.9
Oct 23.5°C / 74°F 19.5° / 29.4° 56.3
Nov 19.6°C / 67°F 13.9° / 25.6° 26.9
Dec 16.1°C / 61°F 11.5° / 21.3° 39.9
Ksour Essaf enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 314 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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above Tunisia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density9,114/sq mi
Coordinates35.4181°N, 10.9948°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"
68% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.73"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 10, 1993 55 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy M5.3 132 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 111 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 90 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 67 km
Aug 8, 1991 Tunisia M4.8 64 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 76 km
Sep 10, 1993 75 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy M4.7 147 km
Oct 29, 1995 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia M4.6 66 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 117 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 107 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 31 km
Oct 21, 2013 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.4 22 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 107 km
Mar 29, 2024 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.3 128 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 64 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 74 km
Jun 27, 2005 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.2 94 km
Sep 15, 1993 59 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy M4.2 138 km
Sep 8, 2022 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia M4.1 133 km
Mar 25, 2013 67 km NE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.1 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in Wettest
November 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in

Ksour Essaf has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ksour Essaf

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
المدرسة الإبتدائية قصور الساف الفتح
المدرسة الإعدادية قصور الساف
معهد قصور الساف
معهد أبو القاسم الشابي
المدرسة الإبتدائية قصور الساف علي المحجوب
المدرسة الإبتدائية قصور الساف زروق
المدرسة الإبتدائية قصور الساف الشهداء
المدرسة الإبتدائية قصور الساف الروضة
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Radio Stations near Ksour Essaf

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jawhara FM MP3 128 kbps
Ambiance FM arabic, jazz MP3
Radio Monastir MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tunisie Monastir monastir, regional MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tunisia Med généraliste, monde MP3 128 kbps
M-80's Radio (US) 80's, 80s MP3 128 kbps
M-Pressive Radio! (US) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Ksour Essaf

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mahdia Museum
Musée Salakta
برج خديجة

Libraries in Ksour Essaf

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheque0.0
المكتبة العامة الشابة0.0
المكتبة العمومية0.0
المكتبة العموميّة0.0
المكتبة العمومية0.0
المكتبة العمومية المدينة العتيقة0.0

Farmers Markets in Ksour Essaf

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché Central
Marché centrale de Moknine
Marché du gros
Marché Hebdomadaire
Marché Municipal
Municipal Market
السوق الأسبوعية
السوق الأسبوعية
السوق الاسبوعية بطبلبة
السوق البلدي
سوق الجملة للأسماك في المهدية
سوق الجملة للخضر و الغلال
سوق الحوت
سوق السمك

Gas Stations in Ksour Essaf

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agil
Ksour Essef
Ola Energy
طوطال قصور الساف

Banks in Ksour Essaf

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Attjari bank

Stadiums & Teams in Ksour Essaf

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ksour Essaf

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sfax Thyna International AirportSFALarge Airport
Enfidha - Hammamet International AirportNBEMedium Airport
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International AirportMIRMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ksour Essaf

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد الرمادي

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tunis

🇹🇳 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 Ksour Essaf

What is the population of Ksour Essaf?

Ksour Essaf has a population of 36,274 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 9,114 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ksour Essaf?

Ksour Essaf 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 80°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.3 inches.

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