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Mers el Kebir, Algeria
Oran · Algeria
Mers el Kebir is a small city in Oran, Algeria with a population of 20,178. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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About Mers el Kebir
Mers El Kébir is a port on the Mediterranean Sea, near Oran in Oran Province, northwest Algeria. It is famous for the attack on the French fleet in 1940, in the Second World War.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,178 |
| Population Density | 4,759 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7279°, -0.7081° |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
| Country | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| State / Province | Oran |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.1 inches (357 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mers el Kebir
Mers el Kebir is a small city in Algeria (Oran) with a population of 20,178. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.
Climate in Mers el Kebir
Mers el Kebir has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 287 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above Algeria avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,759/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7279°N, 0.7081°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1790 | ORAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 10 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
Mers el Kebir has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.1").
Museums in Mers el Kebir
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Zabana National Museum | ||||
| Ahmed Zabana National Museum | ||||
| Musée d'art moderne d'Oran | ||||
| Musée d'art moderne d'Oran | ||||
| Musée de l'artisanat | ||||
| Musée de l'artisanat | ||||
| Musée du Moudjahid | ||||
| Musée du Moudjahid |
Libraries in Mers el Kebir
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bibliotheque ibn sina | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliotheque ibn sina | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| م | 0.0 | |||||
| م | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة وهران | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mers el Kebir
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covered market | |||||
| Covered market | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché aux puces | |||||
| marché couvert | |||||
| marché couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert Es Senia | |||||
| Marché couvert Es Senia | |||||
| Marché des Fruits et Legumes | |||||
| Marché El Hamri | |||||
| Marché Michelet | |||||
| Marché petit lacla | |||||
| Marché petit lacla | |||||
| Marché Sidi Okba | |||||
| Marché vestimentaire | |||||
| Marché vestimentaire | |||||
| سوق الخضر والفواكه | |||||
| سوق مغطاة |
Restaurants in Mers el Kebir
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Mers el Kebir
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mers el Kebir
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mers el Kebir
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Zabana Stadium | ||
| Arènes d'Oran | ||
| Habib Bouakeul Stadium | ||
| Miloud Hadefi Stadium | ||
| oum darmane | ||
| Stade | ||
| Stade | ||
| Stade Abdelkader Toula | ||
| Stade Bahi Ammar | ||
| Stade Benfreha Youcef | ||
| Stade Bessor | ||
| Stade Choupot | ||
| Stade de Basketball | ||
| Stade de football | ||
| Stade de Si El Bachir | ||
| stade douar cheraga | ||
| Stade Magenta | ||
| Stade Olympique Les Castors | ||
| Terminus | ||
| استاد | ||
| ملعب 3 عيادات | ||
| ملعب 3 عيادات | ||
| ملعب حي النجمة |
Airports Near Mers el Kebir
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport | ORN | Large Airport |
| Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport | TLM | Large Airport |
| Oran Tafraoui Airport | TAF | Medium Airport |
| Bousfer Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Sidi Bel Abbes Airport | BFW | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Mers el Kebir
35 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ar Rahman Clinic | ||
| Chiali vision | ||
| Clinique cherrak | ||
| Clinique El Abed | ||
| Clinique El Hikma | ||
| Clinique Fellaoucene traumatologie | ||
| Clinique Kara | ||
| Clinique médico chirurgicale EL ABRAR | ||
| Clinique ophtalmologique Hamou Boutlelis | ||
| Clinique Saint-Michel Pediatrie | ||
| Dr zitouni | ||
| Gambetta | ||
| Gynecologue | ||
| Ibn sina عيادة إبن سينا | ||
| Kara 1 | ||
| Laboratoire centrale du CHU | ||
| Lotfi | ||
| Lotfi | ||
| Nour dc miziane | ||
| PMA center | ||
| Service de dermatologie | ||
| Service de psychiatrie | ||
| SOLGENE | ||
| Zerhouni | ||
| الحكيم بلخير محمد و الحكيمة بلخير عزوز سامية | ||
| العيادة الطبية المشور | ||
| المستشفى الجواري متعدد الخدمات | ||
| المولود | ||
| عيادة الأسنان زيان | ||
| عيادة الغوالم | ||
| عيادة بثينة | ||
| عيادة طبية | ||
| عيادة وهران | ||
| مصلحة الجراحة العامة الجناح 10 | ||
| معالجة النطق السيدة مليكش |
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What is the population of Mers el Kebir?
Mers el Kebir has a population of 20,178 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 4,759 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mers el Kebir?
Mers el Kebir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.1 inches.