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Msaken, Tunisia

Sousse Governorate · Tunisia

Msaken is a mid-size city in Sousse Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 72,953. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

72,953 Population 31,581/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
13.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Msaken

Msaken

M'saken is a town in north-eastern Tunisia, close to Sousse. The town is the administrative center of the M'saken Delegation (district) of the same name, which at the 2014 Census had a population of 97,225.

People

Population72,953
Density31,581/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain13.5 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population72,953
Population Density31,581 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates35.7292°, 10.5808°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceSousse Governorate
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation13.5 inches (344 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Msaken

Msaken is a mid-size city in Tunisia (Sousse Governorate) with a population of 72,953. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Msaken

Msaken has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (30.7°C), the coldest is Jan (11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 319 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.1°C / 52°F 2.5° / 23.6° 12.2
Feb 12.5°C / 54°F 3.8° / 25° 18.7
Mar 14.6°C / 58°F 4.8° / 28.9° 49.5
Apr 17.4°C / 63°F 6.8° / 32.2° 27.2
May 21.8°C / 71°F 12.3° / 36.1° 24.2
Jun 27°C / 81°F 16.3° / 42.5° 11.1
Jul 30.7°C / 87°F 20.7° / 44.8° 2.4
Aug 30.7°C / 87°F 21.7° / 44.7° 12.5
Sep 27°C / 81°F 17.9° / 39.3° 60.9
Oct 22.4°C / 72°F 14.4° / 34.5° 41.0
Nov 17.3°C / 63°F 7.8° / 29.3° 22.5
Dec 13.3°C / 56°F 5.4° / 23.8° 37.3
Msaken enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above Tunisia avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density31,581/sq mi
Coordinates35.7292°N, 10.5808°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"
64% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.81"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 29, 2024.

Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 64 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 61 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 55 km
Aug 8, 1991 Tunisia M4.8 98 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 50 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 69 km
Oct 29, 1995 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia M4.6 97 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 135 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 78 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 133 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 34 km
Oct 21, 2013 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.4 43 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 59 km
Mar 29, 2024 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.3 106 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 13 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 38 km
Jun 27, 2005 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.2 97 km
Feb 14, 1999 27 km SSE of Hammamet, Tunisia M4.1 54 km
Sep 8, 2022 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia M4.1 145 km
Mar 25, 2013 67 km NE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.1 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (173 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 1.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in Wettest
November 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in

Msaken has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 53°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Msaken

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée Othmen Chatti — — — —
Collège Knaies — — — —
École Primaire Knaies — — — —
المدرسة الابتدائية البرجين — — — —
المدرسة الابتدائية نهج المحطة — — — —
المدرسة اﻹبتدائية نهج البريد — — — —
المدرسة الابتدائية بني ربيعة — — — —
المدرسة الابتدائية بني كلثوم — — — —
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Radio Stations near Msaken

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 Msaken

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
El Kobba museum of traditional arts and clothing
El Kobba museum of traditional arts and clothing
Maison Am Taieb d'art contemporain
Museum Dar Essid
Museum Dar Essid
Museum El-Kobba
Palais Présidentiel de Bourguiba
Sousse Archaeological Museum
Sousse Archaeological Museum
Sousse Archeological Museum
Sousse Archeological Museum

Libraries in Msaken

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ala Eddine Library0.0
Ala Eddine Library0.0
Almadanya0.0
Bibliothèque Cité Ezzouhour0.0
Bibliothèque régionale0.0
Bibliothèque Tafela0.0
ECOLIBRE0.0
ECOLIBRE0.0
Librairie-Papeterie AMAZONA0.0
Librairie-Papeterie AMAZONA0.0
Public Library0.0
المكتبة0.0
المكتبة0.0
المكتبة العمومية بسوسة0.0

Farmers Markets in Msaken

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Laaraoua Market
Marché Central
Marché central de Monastir
Marché Local Khezama
Souk AHAD
Souk AHAD
Souk Akouda
Souk Akouda
Souk Hammam Sousse Market
Souk Hammam Sousse Market
Souk JEUDI
Souk JEUDI
Souk Lahad
Souq
Souq
السوق اﻷسبوعية
السوق البلدية
السوق المركزي المنستير
القبة
سوق الجملة

Restaurants in Msaken

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mansour

Cafes in Msaken

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Bouneb
Cafe clasico
chichkhane
Dar el andalous
El Malouf
Ezitouna
L'Elite
Prestige café
UZINA CAFÉ SHOP
مقهى ألف ليلة و ليلة

Theme Parks in Msaken

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Farhoud

Dentists in Msaken

14 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brini brini slaheddine
Docteur Bassem Majdoub
Dr Anissa landolsi nagara
Dr farouk gazzeh
Dr habib gazzeh
Dr Habib Gazzeh
Dr hachicha saifeddine
Dr Raja Landolsi
Dr sonia khalifa
Issam Mahjoub
Majdi badr
Mr kamel youssef prothésiste
Salaheddine Brini
الدكتور رؤوف بن عزيزة

Train Stations in Msaken

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مساكن

Bus Stations in Msaken

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TN #540171775

Gas Stations in Msaken

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agil
Shell
Shell
Star Oil
TN #11116640306
أويليبيا
أويليبيا
طوطال

Banks in Msaken

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

STB

Stadiums & Teams in Msaken

TeamLeagueDivision
Private Soccer Stadium
Sousse Olympic Stadium
Stade Municipal Kalaa El Kebira

Airports Near Msaken

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Enfidha - Hammamet International AirportNBEMedium Airport
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International AirportMIRMedium Airport

Post Offices in Msaken

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Béni Khaltoum (4016)
مكتب بريد مساكن (4099)

Treatment Centers in Msaken

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinic Al Wifac
Côte Riadh
Eye Laser
Panorama Médical
د عيون مالك بن صالح

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Msaken

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Amphitheatre of El Jem

Churches & Religious Organizations in Msaken

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Great Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tunis

Around Msaken

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 14
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 6
Restaurants 2
Cafes 9
Supermarkets 1
Banks 2
Parks 2
Police Stations 3
Places of Worship 4

Things to See Near Msaken

12 places within 15 km

🐠 Aquariums (1)
  • • Le Monde d'Aquarium
⚱️ Archaeological Sites (5)
  • • Catacombes du Bon Pasteur
  • • House of the masks, Hadrumetum
  • • Punico-Roman Necropolis
  • • Roman column
  • • Roman House of Masks
🏖️ Beaches (3)
  • • Plage d'hôtel Neptunia Beach
  • • Plage de Nerolia Hotel & Spa
  • • Plage de Ramada Liberty Resort
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Chateau de Meriem
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Sousse Kasbah
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Catacombes

🇹🇳 About Tunisia

Capital Tunis
Population 11,565,204
Area 163,610 km²
GDP (USD) $48,205,328,303
GDP per capita $3,951
HDI 0.732
Life expectancy 76.5 years
Internet users 72.4%
Urban population 70.0%
Currency TND (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +216
TLD .tn
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Msaken

Amphitheatre of El Jem
· inscribed 0

Public Holidays in Tunisia

8 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية
Mar 20 Independence Day عيد الاستقلال
Apr 9 Martyrs' Day عيد الشهداء
May 1 Labour Day عيد الشغل
Jul 25 Republic Day عيد الجمهورية
Aug 13 Women's Day عيد المرأة
Oct 15 Evacuation Day عيد الجلاء
Dec 17 Revolution Day عيد الثورة

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Frequently Asked Questions About Msaken

What is the population of Msaken?

Msaken has a population of 72,953 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 31,581 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Msaken?

Msaken enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.5 inches.

Nearby Cities

Messadine 12,930 pop · 2.6 mi Ksiba 11,312 pop · 3.9 mi Ezzouhour 17,409 pop · 4.2 mi Zaouiet Sousse 20,992 pop · 4.7 mi Ouardenine 18,287 pop · 5.4 mi Ouerdanine 21,814 pop · 6.0 mi Maatmeur 18,996 pop · 6.4 mi Kalaa Srira 34,548 pop · 6.6 mi Sidi Ameur 8,453 pop · 6.8 mi Sousse 221,715 pop · 7.4 mi Sahline 13,806 pop · 7.5 mi Menzel Kamel 8,432 pop · 8.7 mi El Masdour 4,705 pop · 8.8 mi Hammam Sousse 42,691 pop · 9.2 mi
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