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Monastir, Tunisia
Monastir Governorate · Tunisia
Monastir is a mid-size city in Monastir Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 93,306. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Monastir
Monastir, also called Mestir, is a city on the central coast of Tunisia, in the Sahel area, some 20 kilometres south of Sousse and 162 kilometres south of Tunis. Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort. Its population is about 93,306. It is the capital of Monastir Governorate.
People
Climate
| Population | 93,306 |
| Population Density | 107,248 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7780°, 10.8262° |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
| Country | 🇹🇳 Tunisia |
| State / Province | Monastir Governorate |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.3 inches (337 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Monastir
Monastir is a mid-size city in Tunisia (Monastir Governorate) with a population of 93,306. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.
Climate in Monastir
Monastir has an average annual temperature of 20.2°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.1°C), the coldest is Jan (12.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 367 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above Tunisia avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 107,248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7780°N, 10.8262°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 154 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in |
Monastir has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 54°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Monastir
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Technique Téboulba | College | - | , |
| Lycée 2 Mars 1934 Ksar Hellal | College | - | , |
| Lycée Secondaire "Saïd Aboubaker" | College | - | , |
| Lycée Téboulba | College | - | , |
| المدرسة الإعدادية الزهور | College | - | , |
| المعهد العالي للغات المطبقة فالاعمال والتجارة بالمكنين | University | - | , |
| مركز تكوين مهني | College | - | , |
Schools in Monastir
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Pilotes de Monastir | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire 1er Juin | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Fattouma Bourguiba | - | - | - | - |
| Faculté Médecine | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Habib Bourguiba | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Superieur De Biotechnologie de Monastir (ISBM) | - | - | - | - |
| Centre régional de l'éducation et de la formation continue | - | - | - | - |
| المعهد الثانوي بورقيبة | - | - | - | - |
| المدرسة الإعدادية محمد محسن البواب | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Pilotes de Monastir | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Monastir
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jawhara FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ambiance FM | arabic, jazz | MP3 | |
| Radio Monastir | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tunisie Monastir | monastir, regional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tunisia Med | généraliste, monde | MP3 128 kbps | |
| M-80's Radio (US) | 80's, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| M-Pressive Radio! (US) | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Monastir
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Kobba museum of traditional arts and clothing | ||||
| El Kobba museum of traditional arts and clothing | ||||
| Maison Am Taieb d'art contemporain | ||||
| Mausolée Sidi Ammar | ||||
| Musée d'arts islamiques | ||||
| Musée des arts et traditions populaires | ||||
| Museum Dar Essid | ||||
| Museum Dar Essid | ||||
| Museum El-Kobba | ||||
| Palais des Sciences Monastir | ||||
| Palais Présidentiel de Bourguiba | ||||
| Sousse Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Sousse Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Sousse Archeological Museum | ||||
| Sousse Archeological Museum |
Libraries in Monastir
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ala Eddine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ala Eddine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Almadanya | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Cité Ezzouhour | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque régionale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Tafela | 0.0 | |||||
| ECOLIBRE | 0.0 | |||||
| ECOLIBRE | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie-Papeterie AMAZONA | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie-Papeterie AMAZONA | 0.0 | |||||
| Maison de Culture | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة العمومية | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة العموميّة | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة العمومية بسوسة | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة العمومية بصيادة | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة العمومية بقصيبة المديوني | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Monastir
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laaraoua Market | |||||
| Marché Central | |||||
| Marché central de Monastir | |||||
| Marché centrale de Moknine | |||||
| Marché du gros | |||||
| Marché Hebdomadaire | |||||
| Marché local de Ksibet El Mediounin | |||||
| Marché Local Khezama | |||||
| Marché Municipal | |||||
| Souk AHAD | |||||
| Souk AHAD | |||||
| Souk Hammam Sousse Market | |||||
| Souk Hammam Sousse Market | |||||
| Souk Hebdomadaire de Monastir | |||||
| Souk JEUDI | |||||
| Souk JEUDI | |||||
| Souk Lahad | |||||
| souk;Souk (fripperie) | |||||
| Souq | |||||
| Souq | |||||
| السوق الأسبوعي | |||||
| السوق الأسبوعية | |||||
| السوق اﻷسبوعية | |||||
| السوق الأسبوعية | |||||
| السوق الاسبوعية بطبلبة | |||||
| السوق البلدي | |||||
| السوق البلدية | |||||
| السوق المركزي المنستير | |||||
| القبة | |||||
| سوق الجملة | |||||
| سوق الجملة للخضر و الغلال |
Hotels in Monastir
12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Monastir
16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Monastir
39 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Monastir
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Monastir
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Monastir
4 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Monastir
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Monastir
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Monastir
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Monastir
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Monastir
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Monastir
15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Monastir
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Monastir
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Monastir
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Private Soccer Stadium | ||
| Sousse Olympic Stadium |
Airports Near Monastir
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport | NBE | Medium Airport |
| Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport | MIR | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Monastir
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de Poste Tunisienne | |
| مكتب بريد المنستير الجمهورية (5060) |
Treatment Centers in Monastir
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic Al Wifac | ||
| Côte Riadh | ||
| Eye Laser | ||
| Panorama Médical | ||
| د عيون مالك بن صالح |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Monastir
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bilal | |
| Ecole coranique | |
| Great Mosque of Monastir | |
| Habib Bourguiba Memorial | |
| Mosque | |
| Mosque | |
| Mosque | |
| Mosque | |
| Mosque | |
| Mosque | |
| Mosquée Bourguiba | |
| R4 |
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Quick Facts
Around Monastir
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇹🇳 About Tunisia
Public Holidays in Tunisia
8 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Monastir
What is the population of Monastir?
Monastir has a population of 93,306 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 107,248 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Monastir?
Monastir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.3 inches.