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Mekla, Algeria
Tizi Ouzou · Algeria
Mekla is a small city in Tizi Ouzou, Algeria with a population of 29,560. Elevation: 1,066 ft (325 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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About Mekla
Mekla is a town and commune in Tizi Ouzou Province in northern Algeria.
People
Climate
| Population | 29,560 |
| Population Density | 843 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6818°, 4.2638° |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
| Country | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| State / Province | Tizi Ouzou |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.9 inches (913 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mekla
Mekla is a small city in Algeria (Tizi Ouzou) with a population of 29,560. The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet (325 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.
Climate in Mekla
Mekla has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (29°C), the coldest is Jan (11°C). Average annual precipitation is 794 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above Algeria avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 35.1 sq mi (90.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 843/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6818°N, 4.2638°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 8 | 136 km |
| 1365 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 136 km |
| 2003 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2,287 | 64 km |
| 2003 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 9 | 67 km |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 87 km |
| 1802 | HARBOUR OF ALGIERS | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
Mekla has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Mekla
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole primaire Nait Djoudi | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Smaili et fils | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Mekla | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Mekla | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Technique de Mekla | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Smaili Ali et fils | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire Hadouchi | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire Nait-Djoudi Amar | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire Megheira | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mekla
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Tizi Ouzou | — | AAC |
Museums in Mekla
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée de Tizi-Ouzou | ||||
| Musée de Tizi-Ouzou | ||||
| Musée des Martyrs d'Iferhounnene | ||||
| Musée et Monument des Martyrs | ||||
| Refuge | ||||
| Tajma3t l Qayus Historique | ||||
| Takhelwit n Fadma n Soumer |
Libraries in Mekla
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abaḥan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque Association Culturelle TAWRIRT | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Communale | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliotheque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Principale De Lecture Publique | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblithèque Centrale | 0.0 | |||||
| Djaffar | 0.0 | |||||
| Famille Fahem | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie Bellagh | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie Samir | 0.0 | |||||
| Tabac & Papeterie | 0.0 | |||||
| Tamkarḍit Racid Allic "At Mussa" | 0.0 | |||||
| Tamkerḍit n Tsedawit Ḥesnawa Bibliothèque Université Hasnaoua | 0.0 | |||||
| Tanedlist Muḥya | 0.0 | |||||
| Tanedlist Muḥya | 0.0 | |||||
| متجر كتب | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mekla
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abṛah n ssuq | |||||
| Alimentation Générale Djaffar | |||||
| Foire Commerciale AMYOUD | |||||
| Inganen n lebni | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| marché clandestin | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert de Tizi ouzou (bidon ville) | |||||
| Marché de Gros | |||||
| Marché fruits et légumes | |||||
| marché gros | |||||
| Ṛṛeḥba n lmal | |||||
| Ṛṛeḥba n tgella | |||||
| Ṛṛeḥba n uksum | |||||
| Souk |
Clinics in Mekla
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mekla
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mekla
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mekla
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Post Offices in Mekla
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de poste | |
| Bureau de poste de Mekla |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mekla
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Lǧamaε Tala Moqran | |
| Mosquée Thala Moumen | |
| Zaouia Sidi Sahnoun (Thala Moumen) | |
| Zaouia Thala Moqran | |
| زاوية الشيخ امقران |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mekla
What is the population of Mekla?
Mekla has a population of 29,560 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 843 people per square mile, spread across 35.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mekla?
Mekla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches.