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Rhar el Melah, Tunisia
Bizerte Governorate · Tunisia
Rhar el Melah is a small city in Bizerte Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 10,530. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Rhar el Melah
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
Climate
| Population | 10,530 |
| Population Density | 965 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1694°, 10.1906° |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
| Country | 🇹🇳 Tunisia |
| State / Province | Bizerte Governorate |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.5 inches (546 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rhar el Melah
Rhar el Melah is a small city in Tunisia (Bizerte Governorate) with a population of 10,530. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 21.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.
Climate in Rhar el Melah
Rhar el Melah 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above Tunisia avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 965/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1694°N, 10.1906°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 169 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 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 | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Rhar el Melah has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near Rhar el Melah
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 Rhar el Melah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée national d'Utica | ||||
| Musée national d'Utique |
Farmers Markets in Rhar el Melah
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché Central de Ras Jebel |
Hotels in Rhar el Melah
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rhar el Melah
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Rhar el Melah
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rhar el Melah
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rhar el Melah
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tunis Carthage International Airport | TUN | Large Airport |
| Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Borj El Amri Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rhar el Melah
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Tomb of Sidi Ali El Mekki |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Tunisia
8 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Rhar el Melah?
Rhar el Melah has a population of 10,530 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 965 people per square mile, spread across 10.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rhar el Melah?
Rhar el Melah 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 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.