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Medjez el Bab, Tunisia
Béja Governorate · Tunisia
Medjez el Bab is a small city in Béja Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 22,287. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Medjez el Bab
Majaz al Bab, also known as Medjez el Bab, or as Membressa under the Roman Empire, is a town in northern Tunisia. It is located at the intersection of roads GP5 and GP6, in the Plaine de la Medjerda.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,287 |
| Population Density | 2,143 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6496°, 9.6123° |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
| Country | 🇹🇳 Tunisia |
| State / Province | Béja Governorate |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.9 inches (454 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Medjez el Bab
Medjez el Bab is a small city in Tunisia (Béja Governorate) with a population of 22,287. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.
Climate in Medjez el Bab
Medjez el Bab has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (9°C). Average annual precipitation is 599 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above Tunisia avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,143/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6496°N, 9.6123°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in |
Medjez el Bab has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Medjez el Bab
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Ibn Al Baytar | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire El Heri | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة اعدادية منجي سليم | — | — | — | — |
| مدزسة عرقوب | — | — | — | — |
| École Supérieure des Ingénieurs en Equipement Rural de Medjez El Bab | — | — | — | — |
| Terrain du Lycée secondaire Ibn Baytar | — | — | — | — |
| المدرسة الابتدائية سيدي رايس | — | — | — | — |
| المدرسة الاعدادية يوغرطة بتوكابر | — | — | — | — |
| المدرسة الابتدائية شارع الحبيب بورقيبة | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée sécondaire Abou El Kacem Chebbi | — | — | — | — |
| المدرسة الابتدائية سيدي احمد الجديدي | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Medjez el Bab
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Medjez el Bab
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| مكتبة عمومية | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Medjez el Bab
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| marché de medjez el bab |
Restaurants in Medjez el Bab
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Medjez el Bab
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Medjez el Bab
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Medjez el Bab
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Medjez el Bab
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Medjez el Bab
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Medjez el Bab
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Medjez el Bab
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Medjez el Bab
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Medjez el Bab
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Medjez el Bab
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tunis Carthage International Airport | TUN | Large Airport |
| Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport | TBJ | Medium Airport |
| Borj El Amri Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Medjez el Bab
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de Poste Chaouach (9072) | |
| مركز البريد مجاز الباب (9070) | |
| مكتب البريد (9072) | |
| مكتب بريد سيدي نصر (9044) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Medjez el Bab
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Matoussi ITECH Solution | |
| Mosque | |
| Mosque | |
| Mosque | |
| كنيسة مجاز الباب | |
| مسجد سيدي نصر |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Tunisia
8 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Medjez el Bab?
Medjez el Bab has a population of 22,287 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 2,143 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Medjez el Bab?
Medjez el Bab enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.9 inches.