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Mecheria, Algeria

Naama · Algeria

Mecheria is a mid-size city in Naama, Algeria with a population of 65,043. Elevation: 3,799 ft (1,158 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

65,043 Population 153/sq mi density
3,799 ft Elevation 1,158 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
9.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone

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About Mecheria

Mecheria

Mécheria is a city situated in Naâma Province, Algeria in the Atlas Mountains, capital of Mécheria District, known for its cold winter and livestock life. As of 2020, it had a population of around 120,000, making it the most populous commune in the province.

People

Population65,043
Density153/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain9.2 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation3,799 ft (1,158 m)
Population65,043
Population Density153 / sq mi
Elevation3,799 ft (1,158 m)
Coordinates33.5445°, -0.2812°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceNaama
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation9.2 inches (233 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mecheria

Mecheria is a mid-size city in Algeria (Naama) with a population of 65,043. The city sits at an elevation of 3,799 feet (1,158 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.

Climate in Mecheria

Mecheria has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.1°C), the coldest is Jan (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 215 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.4°C / 44°F 0.2° / 12.5° 11.4
Feb 7.9°C / 46°F 1.4° / 14.4° 14.0
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 4.9° / 18.2° 25.5
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 8.2° / 22° 20.5
May 19.6°C / 67°F 12.3° / 26.9° 18.7
Jun 24.9°C / 77°F 17.2° / 32.6° 13.1
Jul 29.1°C / 84°F 21.1° / 37.1° 6.2
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 20.3° / 36° 15.5
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 15.8° / 29.9° 24.1
Oct 17.7°C / 64°F 11.1° / 24.3° 26.9
Nov 10.8°C / 51°F 5° / 16.7° 26.4
Dec 7.1°C / 45°F 1.5° / 12.7° 13.1
Mecheria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,799 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Algeria avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,799 ft (1,158 m)
Area424.1 sq mi (1,098.5 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates33.5445°N, 0.2812°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.2"
76% below Algeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.14"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Dec 14, 2009.

Dec 14, 2009 48 km ENE of Aïn Sefra, Algeria M4.9 78 km
Mar 24, 1992 37 km SSE of Naama, Algeria M3.7 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in

Mecheria has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Mecheria

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
School Teboune Souad
Cem frères zoudji
lycée bodou
Académie Taici de Fotmation Et De Développement Des Compétences
ثانوية الاخوة الخمس حميدات
CEM Mustapha ben Boulaid
CEM Ibn Sina
Ecole Boudia Mahfoud
CEM Malek Ibn Nabi
Ecole primaire
إبتدائية عبدالحميد بن باديس
ثانوية حمدان خوجة
متوسطة كربوب محمد
CEM Madaoui
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Radio Stations near Mecheria

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Mecheria

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sakr media0.0

Farmers Markets in Mecheria

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Souk Hébdomadaire

Hotels in Mecheria

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Amine
Hôtel Tichrafine

Cafes in Mecheria

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amouya coffee

Clinics in Mecheria

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Polyclinique Nouvelle Mecheria

Dentists in Mecheria

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #7778862785

Train Stations in Mecheria

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Biodh
Mécheria

Bus Stations in Mecheria

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

محطة النقل البرية

Gas Stations in Mecheria

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #3088015726
Naftal
Station Service Aghamir
Station Service Naftal
Station-service Naftal
بيتروماق

Banks in Mecheria

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque BADR
CNEP-Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Mecheria

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mecheria

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mecheria AirportMZWMedium Airport

Post Offices in Mecheria

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste
بريد الجزائر

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mecheria

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ecole coranique Abou Moussa Elachaari
Elmasjid Elkebir
mosque
mosque Zayd ibn Thabit
Mosquée Ammar Ben Yasser
مسجد عبد الله بن مسعود
مسجد علي بن أبي طالب

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Algiers

Around Mecheria

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 22
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 1
Cafes 5
Supermarkets 1
Banks 2
Hotels 1
Libraries 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 11

🇩🇿 About Algeria

Capital Algiers
Population 42,228,429
Area 2,381,740 km²
GDP (USD) $247,923,887,215
GDP per capita $5,370
HDI 0.745
Life expectancy 76.3 years
Internet users 76.9%
Urban population 74.7%
Currency DZD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +213
TLD .dz
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mecheria

What is the population of Mecheria?

Mecheria has a population of 65,043 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 424.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mecheria?

Mecheria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.2 inches.

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