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Maktar, Tunisia

Siliana Governorate · Tunisia

Maktar is a small city in Siliana Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 14,500. Elevation: 3,031 ft (924 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

14,500 Population 8,788/sq mi density
3,031 ft Elevation 924 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
19.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Maktar

Maktar

Maktar or Makthar, also known by other names during antiquity, is a town and archaeological site in Siliana Governorate, Tunisia.

People

Population14,500
Density8,788/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain19.1 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation3,031 ft (924 m)
Population14,500
Population Density8,788 / sq mi
Elevation3,031 ft (924 m)
Coordinates35.8580°, 9.2007°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceSiliana Governorate
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation19.1 inches (485 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maktar

Maktar is a small city in Tunisia (Siliana Governorate) with a population of 14,500. The city sits at an elevation of 3,031 feet (924 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Maktar

Maktar has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 521 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.7°C / 46°F -1.1° / 21° 55.5
Feb 9.3°C / 49°F -0.4° / 23.4° 38.1
Mar 11.2°C / 52°F 1.6° / 26.5° 91.3
Apr 14.3°C / 58°F 2.8° / 31° 44.9
May 18.7°C / 66°F 7.4° / 33.6° 45.2
Jun 24.9°C / 77°F 12.1° / 40.8° 16.8
Jul 28.6°C / 83°F 15.6° / 42.6° 6.1
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 16.9° / 42.4° 17.6
Sep 23.7°C / 75°F 12.7° / 36.7° 41.5
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 10° / 32.7° 43.6
Nov 13.6°C / 56°F 4° / 27.1° 52.0
Dec 9.9°C / 50°F 1.4° / 21.8° 68.4
Maktar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,031 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Tunisia avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,031 ft (924 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density8,788/sq mi
Coordinates35.8580°N, 9.2007°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 25, 2023.

Sep 22, 1995 14 km SE of Tébessa, Algeria M5.4 106 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 62 km
Sep 17, 1994 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia M5.2 67 km
Dec 3, 1998 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia M4.9 47 km
Nov 30, 1998 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia M4.6 65 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 58 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 62 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 112 km
Jan 22, 2004 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria M4.3 125 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 69 km
Feb 2, 2018 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria M4.2 146 km
Apr 15, 2008 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia M4.2 122 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 96 km
Aug 7, 2007 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia M4.2 131 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 118 km
Jan 9, 2012 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria M4.2 110 km
Sep 25, 1995 22 km E of Tébessa, Algeria M4.1 90 km
Jul 2, 2004 10 km E of El Tarf, Algeria M4.1 122 km
Feb 14, 1999 27 km SSE of Hammamet, Tunisia M4.1 146 km
Oct 6, 1995 25 km NNE of Tébessa, Algeria M4.1 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (26°C) 0.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in

Maktar has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Maktar

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
المدرسة الابتدائية حوش الصفايا
École Primaire Ain Eddisa
المدرسة الإعدادية سيار مكثر
معهد مكثر
المدرسة الإبتدائية سند الحدّاد
المدرسة الإبتدائية فرحات حشاد بمكثر
معهد حي القراوى مكثر
Lycée Av. Farhat Hached
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Radio Stations near Maktar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Tunisie Kef MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Maktar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée de Maktaris

Libraries in Maktar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque publique0.0

Farmers Markets in Maktar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
السوق البلدي
السوق البلدي
السوق البلدي
السوق البلدي

Hotels in Maktar

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Maktharis

Gas Stations in Maktar

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell
TN #113337601
TN #113337744
TN #9372737399

Stadiums & Teams in Maktar

TeamLeagueDivision

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maktar

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque

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 Maktar

What is the population of Maktar?

Maktar has a population of 14,500 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 8,788 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maktar?

Maktar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.1 inches.

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