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Rass el Djebel, Tunisia

Bizerte Governorate · Tunisia

Rass el Djebel is a small city in Bizerte Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 28,574. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

28,574 Population 3,133/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Rass el Djebel

Rass el Djebel

Sounine is a village on the northern coast of Tunisia, 60 km from the capital Tunis and 30 km from Bizerte. The village is split into two main parts: Sounine village and Sounine plage.

People

Population28,574
Density3,133/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Population28,574
Population Density3,133 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates37.2157°, 10.1253°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceBizerte Governorate
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (580 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rass el Djebel

Rass el Djebel is a small city in Tunisia (Bizerte Governorate) with a population of 28,574. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Rass el Djebel

Rass el Djebel has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.3°C), the coldest is Jan (11.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 541 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.5°C / 53°F 4.1° / 20.9° 43.9
Feb 12.2°C / 54°F 4.5° / 23.4° 32.3
Mar 13.6°C / 57°F 6° / 26.1° 69.2
Apr 16.1°C / 61°F 7.3° / 30.8° 47.7
May 20°C / 68°F 11.1° / 33° 48.2
Jun 25.5°C / 78°F 16° / 39.9° 21.1
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 20.1° / 42.5° 4.0
Aug 29.3°C / 85°F 21.3° / 43.5° 19.5
Sep 26°C / 79°F 17.9° / 37.5° 59.2
Oct 21.9°C / 71°F 14.9° / 34.3° 53.3
Nov 17.1°C / 63°F 9.5° / 28° 49.8
Dec 13.7°C / 57°F 6.2° / 22.5° 93.3
Rass el Djebel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Tunisia avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²)
Population Density3,133/sq mi
Coordinates37.2157°N, 10.1253°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 17, 1994 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia M5.2 119 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 129 km
Mar 8, 2018 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia M4.7 18 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 143 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 148 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 115 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 60 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 117 km
Mar 29, 2024 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.3 116 km
Jan 26, 1995 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia M4.3 47 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 149 km
Apr 15, 2008 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia M4.2 134 km
Feb 14, 1999 27 km SSE of Hammamet, Tunisia M4.1 128 km
Jun 2, 2016 22 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.0 114 km
Jul 11, 1992 7 km WSW of Korba, Tunisia M3.9 94 km
Jul 11, 1993 9 km NNW of Tabursuq, Tunisia M3.9 112 km
Dec 21, 1992 45 km SE of Kélibia, Tunisia M3.8 140 km
Apr 9, 1993 1 km WSW of Tabarka, Tunisia M3.8 126 km
Apr 4, 1990 13 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia M3.7 20 km
May 30, 2005 71 km NNW of El Haouaria, Tunisia M3.5 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Rass el Djebel has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Rass el Djebel

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire Avenue Bourguiba
École Primaire Rue 18 Janvier 1952
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Radio Stations near Rass el Djebel

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mosaique FM MP3 90 kbps
Mosaique FM Tarab MP3 128 kbps
RTCI international, multiculti MP3 128 kbps
mosaiquefm news talk music entertainment MP3 90 kbps
Radio Misk MP3 192 kbps
Lotfi Slama MP3 128 kbps
Radio Express FM business news, economic news MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Rass el Djebel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée national d'Utica
Musée national d'Utique
Oceanographic Museum
Oceanographic Museum
Oceanographic Museum

Farmers Markets in Rass el Djebel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Central de Ras Jebel
Société Tunisienne des Marchés de Gros (Marché de Bizerte)

Restaurants in Rass el Djebel

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dar El Bey
The Sunset Family Club

Cafes in Rass el Djebel

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café flèche sportive

Gas Stations in Rass el Djebel

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agil Gas station
Ras Djebel
Shell
أويليبيا

Banks in Rass el Djebel

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BIAT
BNA
STB
UBCI
UIB
Zitouna
البنك العربي لتونس

Stadiums & Teams in Rass el Djebel

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rass el Djebel

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tunis Carthage International AirportTUNLarge Airport
Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air BaseMedium Airport
Borj El Amri AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Rass el Djebel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ras Jebel

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 Rass el Djebel

What is the population of Rass el Djebel?

Rass el Djebel has a population of 28,574 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 3,133 people per square mile, spread across 9.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rass el Djebel?

Rass el Djebel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches.

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