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Qaryat al Bayyāḑah, Libya

Al Marj · Libya

Qaryat al Bayyāḑah is a small city in Al Marj, Libya with a population of 5,538. Elevation: 1,214 ft (370 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,538 Population 1/sq mi density
1,214 ft Elevation 370 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
16.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Qaryat al Bayyāḑah

Qaryat al Bayyāḑah

El Bayyada is a town in the Jebel Akhdar region of Libya. It is located 140 km (87 mi) east of Benghazi and 60 km (37 mi) west of Bayda.

People

Population5,538
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain16.1 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Population5,538
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Coordinates32.5650°, 21.2542°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceAl Marj
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation16.1 inches (408 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Qaryat al Bayyāḑah

Qaryat al Bayyāḑah is a small city in Libya (Al Marj) with a population of 5,538. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet (370 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Qaryat al Bayyāḑah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Libya avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Area6,354.1 sq mi (16,457.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates32.5650°N, 21.2542°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 17, 2021.

Feb 9, 2012 53 km WNW of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.8 37 km
Sep 9, 1993 19 km SSE of T?krah, Libya M4.5 61 km
Oct 30, 1996 17 km NNW of Al Aby?r, Libya M4.4 75 km
Nov 11, 2017 30 km NNE of Al Marj, Libya M4.3 37 km
Feb 21, 2019 24 km SSW of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.3 34 km
Nov 7, 1999 35 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M4.1 9 km
Apr 17, 2021 near the coast of Libya M4.0 124 km
May 22, 2008 22 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M3.9 21 km
May 23, 2008 34 km N of Al Marj, Libya M3.6 43 km
May 31, 2008 near the coast of Libya M3.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
November 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in

Qaryat al Bayyāḑah has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 51°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Qaryat al Bayyāḑah

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
School
School
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Museums in Qaryat al Bayyāḑah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
QASR LIBYA Museum

Gas Stations in Qaryat al Bayyāḑah

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Station

Banks in Qaryat al Bayyāḑah

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

National Commercial Bank - Bayyada

Airports Near Qaryat al Bayyāḑah

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Abraq International AirportLAQLarge Airport
Al Khadim AirportSmall Airport
Elmarj AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Qaryat al Bayyāḑah

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
مسجد البياضة

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli
Elevation
360 m (1,181 ft)

🇱🇾 About Libya

Capital Tripoli
Population 6,678,567
Area 1,759,540 km²
GDP (USD) $44,027,664,915
GDP per capita $6,027
HDI 0.718
Life expectancy 69.3 years
Internet users 88.5%
Urban population 87.9%
Currency LYD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +218
TLD .ly
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Qaryat al Bayyāḑah

What is the population of Qaryat al Bayyāḑah?

Qaryat al Bayyāḑah has a population of 5,538 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 6,354.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qaryat al Bayyāḑah?

Qaryat al Bayyāḑah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.1 inches.

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