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Şabrātah, Libya

Az Zāwiyah · Libya

Şabrātah is a mid-size city in Az Zāwiyah, Libya with a population of 83,398. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

83,398 Population 311/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
8.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Şabrātah

Şabrātah

Sabratha, in the Zawiya District of Libya, was the westernmost of the ancient "three cities" of Roman Tripolis, alongside Oea and Leptis Magna. From 2001 to 2007 it was the capital of the former Sabratha wa Sorman District. It lies on the Mediterranean coast about 70 km (43 mi) west of modern Tripoli. The extant archaeological site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.

People

Population83,398
Density311/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain8.2 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population83,398
Population Density311 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates32.7934°, 12.4885°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceAz Zāwiyah
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation8.2 inches (209 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Şabrātah

Şabrātah is a mid-size city in Libya (Az Zāwiyah) with a population of 83,398. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Şabrātah

Şabrātah has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (14.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 323 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.7°C / 59°F 10.8° / 20.6° 30.4
Feb 14.8°C / 59°F 11° / 21.9° 42.5
Mar 16°C / 61°F 12.2° / 25° 10.6
Apr 17.9°C / 64°F 14° / 28.4° 10.1
May 21.1°C / 70°F 17° / 31.5° 16.5
Jun 24.8°C / 77°F 20.2° / 35.9° 2.4
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 24° / 34.8° 0.1
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 25.8° / 38.3° 7.1
Sep 27.5°C / 82°F 24.1° / 33.7° 18.2
Oct 24.6°C / 76°F 20.9° / 32.3° 48.0
Nov 20.9°C / 70°F 15.7° / 27.2° 30.9
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 12.3° / 22.9° 106.7
Şabrātah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°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 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Libya avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area267.8 sq mi (693.7 km²)
Population Density311/sq mi
Coordinates32.7934°N, 12.4885°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.2"
78% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.81"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on May 10, 2025.

Nov 11, 1990 89 km ENE of Midoun, Tunisia M5.2 142 km
May 11, 2013 2 km WNW of Al Ajaylat, Libya M4.7 13 km
May 4, 2017 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia M4.4 149 km
May 10, 2025 62 km NE of Tājūrā’, Libya M4.2 135 km
Apr 2, 2023 near the coast of Libya M4.1 54 km
Feb 27, 2005 86 km NNE of T?j?r?’, Libya M3.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
December 56°F (14°C) 1.8 in Wettest

Şabrātah has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Şabrātah

34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة الخطاطبة الثانوية
مدرسة العلالقة الشمالية
مدرسة ابي بكر الصديق
مدرسة عثمان بن عفان
مدرسة رافع الانصاري
مدرسة جابر بن حيان
مدرسة صبراتة الشمالية
مدرسة الوادي للتعليم الاساسي
مدرسة شهداء تليل
مدرسة القادسية
مدرسة التقدم
مدرسة النصر
مدرسة خرسان للبنات
مدرسة خرسان للبنين
مدرسة القدس
مدرسة عمر بن الخطاب
مدرسة عائشة ام المؤمنين
مدرسة التضامن
مدرسة الكرامة
School
مدرسة القرضابية
مدرسة خديجة الكبرى
مدرسة المدينة
مدرسة الخطاطبة الشمالية بنات
مدرسة ابي ذر الغفاري
مدرسة الوادي الثانوية
School
مدرسة الوادي الثانوية
مدرسة الدبابشية للبنات
مدرسة صبراتة الثانوية للبنين
مدرسة زواغة الجنوبية
مدرسة الانتصار
مدرسة ذات الصواري
مدرسة صبراتة الجنوبية
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Radio Stations near Şabrātah

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Şabrātah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Púnico (Cartago)
Museo Romano Sabratha
Surman municipal Museum

Libraries in Şabrātah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bookstore0.0
Bookstore0.0
الازهران للقرطاسية و الادوات المكتبية0.0
الازهران للقرطاسية و الادوات المكتبية0.0
الاوائل0.0
الاوائل0.0
العالمية للقرطاسية0.0
العالمية للقرطاسية0.0
المكتبة العصرية0.0
المكتبة العصرية0.0
ديلة القرطاسية و الادوات المكتبية0.0
ديلة القرطاسية و الادوات المكتبية0.0
مكتبة طالب العلم0.0

Farmers Markets in Şabrātah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ASHAFAQ ATHAHABI
Market No. 1
سوق
سوق الوفاق
صالة رواسي للاحذية

Hotels in Şabrātah

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL JAWHARA Hotel
Arab Maghreb Hotel
Qamar Sobrata Hotel

Restaurants in Şabrātah

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gozaltike Resturant
Istanbul Restaurant
Resturant
كودو
مطعم البتراء

Cafes in Şabrātah

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL Kokh Cafè
Break Sobrata
Cafe 24
Gharnata Cafe
Sharazad Cafe
Vibes Cafe
السفير

Theme Parks in Şabrātah

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ملاهي المدينة

Clinics in Şabrātah

15 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al -Razi Medical LAP
Al ‘Alalgah Poly Clinic
Al Manar Clinic
Al Rida Special Clinic
Al Yamama Medical Center
Alshahd Clinic
As salama Clinic
Department of Women and Birth
Libyan Red Crescent - Sobrata
Outpatient clinics
Sabratha hospital Education
Sobrata Medical battalion
مركز الاستشاري الطبي
مستوصف جليده الخطاطبه
مصحة النور الايوائية

Gas Stations in Şabrātah

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel station
Fuel station
Fuel Station
محطة وقود ابناء الذوادي
محطة وقود الجبار
محطة وقود الخطاطبة
محطة وقود السائح

Banks in Şabrātah

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Investment and Real Estate Investment Bank-Sobrata
JUMHOURIA Bank
JUMHOURIA Bank-Soprata
North Africa Bank -Sobrata
المصرف التجاري الوطني فرع صبراتة
مصرف الجمهورية العلالقة

Gyms in Şabrātah

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FC AL WIFAQ

Stadiums & Teams in Şabrātah

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Şabrātah

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Okba Ibn Nafa Air BaseMedium Airport
Zuwarah International AirportWAXSmall Airport

Post Offices in Şabrātah

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office -Sobrata
zaw162

Treatment Centers in Şabrātah

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
A Nasr Clinic
Al Masa Dental Center
alayady albaitha clinic
As Salam Clinic
Asarya Clinic
Ashorouq Clinic
Dental Clinic
Dental Clinic
Diabetes and endocrine treatment center
Fajr Islam Clinic
Haneen Clinic
Healthcare Complex Zawia
Jama Atteb Clinic
نواة المستقبل

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Şabrātah

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Archaeological Site of SabrathaCultural1982

Churches & Religious Organizations in Şabrātah

23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Tawheed Mosque
Almujahdeen mousque
Ataya Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Old Mosque
The Old Dababshia Mosque
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد اسامة بن زيد
مسجد الجبار
مسجد الخطاطبة
مسجد الدبابشيه
مسجد الدبابشيه
مسجد الصفاء
مسجد الفتح
مسجد القدس
مسجد النصر
مسجد بئر الكرمة
مسجد زواغة الجديد
مسجد زواغة العتيق

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Website
sabratha.gov.ly/

Around Şabrātah

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 29
Hospitals 9
Pharmacies 4
Restaurants 6
Cafes 6
Supermarkets 6
Banks 4
Museums 2
Hotels 4
Parks 12
Police Stations 5
Places of Worship 19

Things to See Near Şabrātah

13 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (9)
  • • Anfiteatro de Sabratha
  • • Antonine temple
  • • Cisterns
  • • Forum of Sabratha
  • • Puerta Bizantina
  • + 4 more
🏛️ Ruins (4)
  • • Basílica cristiana
  • • Basílica de Apuleo
  • • Curia
  • • Templo Liber Pater

🇱🇾 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Şabrātah

Archaeological Site of Sabratha
Cultural · inscribed 1982
A Phoenician trading-post that served as an outlet for the products of the African hinterland, Sabratha was part of the short-lived Numidian Kingdom of Massinissa before being Romanized and rebuilt in the 2nd and 3rd centuries A.D.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Şabrātah

What is the population of Şabrātah?

Şabrātah has a population of 83,398 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 311 people per square mile, spread across 267.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şabrātah?

Şabrātah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.2 inches.

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