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Mahires, Tunisia

Sfax Governorate · Tunisia

Mahires is a small city in Sfax Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 15,878. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

15,878 Population 3,163/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
8.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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People

Population15,878
Density3,163/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain8.6 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population15,878
Population Density3,163 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates34.5275°, 10.5008°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceSfax Governorate
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation8.6 inches (219 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mahires

Mahires is a small city in Tunisia (Sfax Governorate) with a population of 15,878. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Mahires

Mahires has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (12.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 204 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.6°C / 55°F 7.5° / 19.6° 13.5
Feb 13.4°C / 56°F 8.2° / 20.3° 14.8
Mar 15.3°C / 60°F 8.9° / 24.1° 21.1
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 11.1° / 27.6° 13.2
May 21.5°C / 71°F 15.5° / 31.7° 17.5
Jun 25.5°C / 78°F 19.3° / 36.3° 4.9
Jul 29°C / 84°F 23.1° / 37.7° 2.4
Aug 29.6°C / 85°F 24.8° / 38.8° 7.5
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 21.4° / 34.5° 30.4
Oct 23.7°C / 75°F 18.5° / 31.5° 36.5
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 13° / 26.7° 16.3
Dec 15°C / 59°F 9.6° / 21.4° 26.3
Mahires enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above Tunisia avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density3,163/sq mi
Coordinates34.5275°N, 10.5008°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.6"
77% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 9, 2025.

Nov 11, 1990 89 km ENE of Midoun, Tunisia M5.2 146 km
May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 74 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 80 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 78 km
May 4, 2017 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia M4.4 122 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 83 km
Oct 21, 2013 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.4 130 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 136 km
Mar 4, 2003 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia M4.4 123 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 145 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 120 km
May 29, 2008 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia M4.2 133 km
Sep 8, 2022 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia M4.1 39 km
May 1, 2002 3 km ESE of Sidi Alouane, Tunisia M4.0 103 km
Jan 5, 1998 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia M3.9 82 km
May 9, 2001 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia M3.8 34 km
Mar 29, 1996 7 km E of Bir el Hafey, Tunisia M3.8 121 km
Nov 4, 1990 37 km SE of Melloulèche, Tunisia M3.8 90 km
May 1, 2002 4 km W of Chebba, Tunisia M3.7 95 km
Dec 4, 1990 43 km E of Mahdia, Tunisia M3.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
March 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in Wettest
November 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in

Mahires has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mahires

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
معهد حاتم المكي
مدرسة ابتدائية
مدرسة الشهداء المحرس
معهد علي بورقيبة
المدرسة الإعدادية البشير خريف
المدرسة الإعدادية بالمحرس
المدرسة الابتدائية 2 مارس 1934
المدرسة الإبتدائية بوعكازين
المدرسة الإبتدائية نقطة
المدرسة الإبتدائية القطيفة الشفار
المدرسة الاعدادية بنقطة
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Radio Stations near Mahires

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Tunisie Sfax regional, sfax MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Mahires

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
المكتبة0.0
المكتبة العمومية بطينة0.0

Farmers Markets in Mahires

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Libyan Market
Promo Propre
سوق الأحد
سوق الجملة للخضر والغلال
سوق الجملة للخضر والغلال
سوق السمك

Hotels in Mahires

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Marzouk
Tamaris Hotel Mahrès

Restaurants in Mahires

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Manous Poulet

Cafes in Mahires

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de La Plage
Café Khods
Café Younga

Train Stations in Mahires

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

المحرس
قرقور

Bus Stations in Mahires

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station des Bus et Louage

Gas Stations in Mahires

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oilibya
Shell
ستار اويل
طوطال نقطة
عجيل المحرس

Banks in Mahires

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Attijariwafa Bank
UBCI
البنك الوطني الفلاحي فرع المحرس
مصرف الزيتونة

Stadiums & Teams in Mahires

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mahires

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Djerba Zarzis International AirportDJELarge Airport
Sfax Thyna International AirportSFALarge Airport

Post Offices in Mahires

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
مكتب بريد المحرس (3060)
مكتب بريد نقطة (3044)

Treatment Centers in Mahires

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
polyclinic Syphax
بلسم الطبي
مصحة ابن خلدون
مصحة الريحان
مصحة العالية
مصحة الكشف بالرنين المغناطيسي
مصحة شمس

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mahires

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosque
زاوية سيدي حميدة
سيدي مسرة
مقام سيدي عمر بو شحمة
مقام سيدي غريب

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 Mahires

What is the population of Mahires?

Mahires has a population of 15,878 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 3,163 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mahires?

Mahires enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.6 inches.

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