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Melqa el Ouidane, Morocco

Oriental · Morocco

Melqa el Ouidane is a small city in Oriental, Morocco with a population of 8,009. Elevation: 817 ft (249 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

8,009 Population 58/sq mi density
817 ft Elevation 249 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
8.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Melqa el Ouidane

دوار ملقى الويدان هو دُوَّار يقع بجماعة ملج الويدان، إقليم تاوريرت، جهة الشرق في المملكة المغربية. ينتمي الدوّار لمشيخة بني وكيل التي تضم 7 دواوير. يقدر عدد سكانه بـ 1425 نسمة حسب الإحصاء الرسمي للسكان والسكنى لسنة 2004.

People

Population8,009
Density58/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain8.9 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Population8,009
Population Density58 / sq mi
Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Coordinates34.5596°, -3.0232°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceOriental
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation8.9 inches (227 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Melqa el Ouidane

Melqa el Ouidane is a small city in Morocco (Oriental) with a population of 8,009. The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet (249 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Melqa el Ouidane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 74°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 8.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Morocco avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Area137.1 sq mi (355.0 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates34.5596°N, 3.0232°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.9"
76% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,480 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 13, 2024.

Feb 24, 2004 11 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.4 110 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 135 km
May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 129 km
May 20, 2022 Strait of Gibraltar M5.5 114 km
May 23, 1993 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco M5.4 101 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 128 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 140 km
Mar 12, 1992 36 km E of Melilla, Spain M5.3 95 km
Aug 28, 2021 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 113 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 137 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 131 km
Jan 25, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 123 km
Mar 7, 2004 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco M5.1 106 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 131 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 138 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 136 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 130 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 124 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 137 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in Wettest
May 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.7 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in

Melqa el Ouidane has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 52°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Train Stations in Melqa el Ouidane

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Melga el Ouidane ملقى الويدان

Gas Stations in Melqa el Ouidane

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MA #6515571498

Airports Near Melqa el Ouidane

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nador Al Aaroui International AirportNDRLarge Airport
Melilla AirportMLNMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Melqa el Ouidane

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد أولاد رحو

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca

🇲🇦 About Morocco

Capital Rabat
Population 36,029,138
Area 446,550 km²
GDP (USD) $146,036,093,667
GDP per capita $3,814
HDI 0.698
Life expectancy 75.3 years
Internet users 91.0%
Urban population 62.7%
Currency MAD (Dirham)
Languages Arabic, Berber
Calling code +212
TLD .ma
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Morocco

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ras l' âm
Jan 11 Proclamation of Independence Takdim watikat al-istiqlal
Jan 14 Amazigh New Year Id Yennayer
May 1 Labour Day Eid Ash-Shughl
Jul 30 Enthronement Eid Al-Ârch
Aug 14 Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab Oued Ed-Dahab Day
Aug 20 Revolution of the King and the People Thawrat al malik wa shâab
Aug 21 Youth Day Eid Al Chabab
Nov 6 Green March Eid Al Massira Al Khadra
Nov 18 Independence Day Eid Al Istiqulal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melqa el Ouidane

What is the population of Melqa el Ouidane?

Melqa el Ouidane has a population of 8,009 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 137.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Melqa el Ouidane?

Melqa el Ouidane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.9 inches.

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