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Sabha, Libya
Sabha District · Libya
Sabha is a large city in Sabha District, Libya with a population of 149,329. Elevation: 1,381 ft (421 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sabha
Sabha or Sebha is an oasis city in southwestern Libya, approximately 640 kilometres (400 mi) south of Tripoli. It was historically the capital of the Fezzan region and the Fezzan-Ghadames Military Territory and is the capital of the Sabha District. Sabha Air Base, south of the city, is a Libyan Air Force installation that is home to multiple MiG-25 aircraft.
People
Climate
| Population | 149,329 |
| Population Density | 526 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.0377°, 14.4283° |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
| Country | 🇱🇾 Libya |
| State / Province | Sabha District |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 0.7 inches (17 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sabha
Sabha is a large city in Libya (Sabha District) with a population of 149,329. The city sits at an elevation of 1,381 feet (421 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.
Climate in Sabha
Sabha has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 10 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above Libya avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Area | 283.7 sq mi (734.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 526/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.0377°N, 14.4283°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in |
Sabha has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 53°F in January to 87°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 0.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.2") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Sabha
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Agriculture | College | - | , |
| College of Agriculture Sabha | College | - | , |
| College of Agriculture, University of Sabha | University | - | , |
| College of Arts | College | - | , |
| College of Dental | University | - | , |
| College of Energy Engineering and Mining | College | - | , |
| College of Islamic Studies | College | - | , |
| College of languages | College | - | , |
| College of Technical Sciences - Sebha | University | - | Visit → |
| Faculty of Agriculture | College | - | , |
| Faculty of Education-Sabha | University | - | , |
| Faculty of Law | College | - | , |
| Faculty of Medicine University of Sabha | University | - | , |
| Higher Institute of Engineering Technologies - Sebha | University | - | , |
| Higher Institute of Engineering Technology | University | - | , |
| Higher Institute of Science and Technology | University | - | , |
| Higher Institute of Science and Technology -Sabha | College | - | , |
| National Institute of Management Branch Sabha | University | - | , |
| Sabha University General Administration | University | - | , |
| The morgue | College | - | , |
| University College of Science Sabha | University | - | , |
| University of Sabha | University | - | , |
| كلية الزراعه جامعة سبها | College | - | , |
Schools in Sabha
35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه الخلود | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه جابر ابن حيان | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه اليرموك | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه عمر بن الخطاب | - | - | - | - |
| 17 February High School | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة صلاح الدين | - | - | - | - |
| Aljamaheer School | - | - | - | - |
| Al-Jadid Girls High School | - | - | - | - |
| African Union School of Social Sciences | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة القدس | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة امحمد القريف | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة الاجلاء | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة القرضابية | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة سليمان خاطر | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة عائشة ام المؤمنين ألابتدائية | - | - | - | - |
| المدرسة القرانية | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة طارق بن زياد الإعدادية للبنين | - | - | - | - |
| 21018 | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة المنشية | - | - | - | - |
| خولة بنت الازهر | - | - | - | - |
| School -Tariq bin Ziyad | - | - | - | - |
| Future Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة المهديةالابتدائية | - | - | - | - |
| February primary school | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة أبو بكر الصديق | - | - | - | - |
| Kindergarten | - | - | - | - |
| Fatma alzhra | - | - | - | - |
| العهد الدولية | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة عمر المختار | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة القاهرة المشتركة | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة خالد بن الوليد | - | - | - | - |
| Alqadisya School | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه الواحه الخاصه مؤسسة الواحة للتقنية | - | - | - | - |
| Gamal Abdel Nasser School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sabha
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Sabha
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahl Alhadeeth Islamic Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The central library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sabha
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Jadid Marketplace | |||||
| Local Market -Manshiya | |||||
| Vegetables and fruit Local Market | |||||
| سوق |
Hotels in Sabha
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sabha
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sabha
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sabha
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sabha
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sabha
15 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sabha
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sabha
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sabha
26 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sabha
13 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sabha
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Sabha
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brak Airport | BCQ | Medium Airport |
| Sabha Airport | SEB | Medium Airport |
| Tamanhint Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sabha
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aramex Sabha | |
| General Post Company | |
| HATIF LIBYA Company | |
| LIBYANA Company-Sabha |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sabha
34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ahl Alhadeeth Mosque | |
| Al-Turki Mosque | |
| Green Mosque | |
| masjid mueadh bin jabal | |
| Muhammad bin Othman Mosque | |
| MUSQ | |
| Nour Al-Huda masjid | |
| Old Mosque | |
| جامع الأبرار | |
| جامع الخلفاء | |
| جامع الغفران | |
| مسجد | |
| مسجد | |
| مسجد ابوبكر الصديق | |
| مسجد ابودر الغفاري | |
| مسجد اقعيد | |
| مسجد التوحيد | |
| مسجد السلام | |
| مسجد الشهداء | |
| مسجد المحاميد |
Quick Facts
Around Sabha
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇱🇾 About Libya
Frequently Asked Questions About Sabha
What is the population of Sabha?
Sabha has a population of 149,329 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 526 people per square mile, spread across 283.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sabha?
Sabha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.7 inches.