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Nouvelle Matmata, Tunisia

Gabès Governorate · Tunisia

Nouvelle Matmata is a small city in Gabès Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 7,526. Elevation: 456 ft (139 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

7,526 Population 76/sq mi density
456 ft Elevation 139 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
8.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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People

Population7,526
Density76/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain8.0 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Population7,526
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Coordinates33.6300°, 10.0600°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceGabès Governorate
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation8.0 inches (203 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nouvelle Matmata

Nouvelle Matmata is a small city in Tunisia (Gabès Governorate) with a population of 7,526. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet (139 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Nouvelle Matmata

Nouvelle Matmata has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (12.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 187 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.5°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.1° 22.6
Feb 13.2°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.1° 12.1
Mar 15.8°C / 60°F 11.4° / 20.3° 17.8
Apr 18.9°C / 66°F 14.8° / 23° 16.4
May 22.2°C / 72°F 18.4° / 26° 11.9
Jun 25.7°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29.5° 2.8
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 24.5° / 32.3° 0.3
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 25.2° / 33.2° 1.7
Sep 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 30.8° 29.2
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 18.6° / 27.7° 30.7
Nov 18°C / 64°F 13.2° / 22.8° 18.0
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 9.1° / 18.5° 23.7
Nouvelle Matmata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 321 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 8.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above Tunisia avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area98.8 sq mi (255.8 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates33.6300°N, 10.0600°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.0"
79% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.18"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 9, 2025.

May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 92 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 109 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 101 km
Mar 4, 2003 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia M4.4 123 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 105 km
May 4, 2017 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia M4.4 106 km
Jun 19, 1992 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.2 149 km
May 29, 2008 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia M4.2 96 km
Sep 8, 2022 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia M4.1 96 km
Jan 5, 1998 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia M3.9 26 km
May 9, 2001 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia M3.8 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
March 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 85°F (30°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in

Nouvelle Matmata has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 53°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Nouvelle Matmata

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Laffam
École Primaire Laffam
École Primaire Cité Ennour
Lycée Matmata Nouvelle
École Primaire 2 Mars
Lycée Ibn Al Haitham
Collège Nouvelle Matmata
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Radio Stations near Nouvelle Matmata

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Nouvelle Matmata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dar Taoufik Matmata
Ksour Troglodyte Museum
Madrassa Sidi Moussa Jomani
Musee dar Khadija
Musée mémoire Zmerten
Musée Naturel Du Sud Tunisien
متحف العادات والتقاليد
متحف بربري

Farmers Markets in Nouvelle Matmata

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert de Mareth
marché de gros

Cafes in Nouvelle Matmata

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مقهى الشباب

Bus Stations in Nouvelle Matmata

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Louage Station
TN #1370914535
TN #1370914536

Gas Stations in Nouvelle Matmata

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ola

Stadiums & Teams in Nouvelle Matmata

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nouvelle Matmata

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Djerba Zarzis International AirportDJELarge Airport
Gabès Matmata International AirportGAEMedium Airport
Medenine AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nouvelle Matmata

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste Nouvelle Matmata (6044)
Laffam (6043)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nouvelle Matmata

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
مسجد الطوبة
مسجد بني زلطن

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tunis

🇹🇳 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

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 Nouvelle Matmata

What is the population of Nouvelle Matmata?

Nouvelle Matmata has a population of 7,526 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 98.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nouvelle Matmata?

Nouvelle Matmata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.0 inches.

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