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Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia

Sidi Bouzid Governorate · Tunisia

Sidi Bouzid is a mid-size city in Sidi Bouzid Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 47,595. Elevation: 1,089 ft (332 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

47,595 Population 183/sq mi density
1,089 ft Elevation 332 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
9.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Sidi Bouzid

Sidi Bouzid

Sidi Bouzid, sometimes called Sidi Bou Zid or Sīdī Bū Zayd, is a city in Tunisia and is the capital of Sidi Bouzid Governorate in the centre of the country. Following the suicide of Mohamed Bouazizi in Sidi Bouzid, it was the site of the first clashes of the Tunisian Revolution and a catalyst for other protests in the region, often known as the Arab Spring.

People

Population47,595
Density183/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain9.7 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Population47,595
Population Density183 / sq mi
Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Coordinates35.0382°, 9.4849°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceSidi Bouzid Governorate
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation9.7 inches (245 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sidi Bouzid

Sidi Bouzid is a mid-size city in Tunisia (Sidi Bouzid Governorate) with a population of 47,595. The city sits at an elevation of 1,089 feet (332 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Sidi Bouzid

Sidi Bouzid has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jul (31°C), the coldest is Jan (8.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 276 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.7°C / 48°F -0.6° / 23.1° 14.5
Feb 10.7°C / 51°F 0.6° / 24.2° 15.3
Mar 13.2°C / 56°F 2.2° / 28.2° 56.9
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 4.1° / 32.7° 25.2
May 21.6°C / 71°F 9.8° / 37.3° 28.9
Jun 27.5°C / 81°F 14.4° / 43.1° 16.4
Jul 31°C / 88°F 18.7° / 45.2° 4.3
Aug 30.5°C / 87°F 19.9° / 44° 15.8
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 14.9° / 38.9° 38.6
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 11.2° / 34.3° 22.2
Nov 15.1°C / 59°F 5° / 28.2° 18.9
Dec 10.9°C / 52°F 2.6° / 23.9° 19.4
Sidi Bouzid enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,089 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average67.6°F
25% above Tunisia avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Area260.8 sq mi (675.4 km²)
Population Density183/sq mi
Coordinates35.0382°N, 9.4849°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"
75% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 1.14"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 9, 2025.

Sep 22, 1995 14 km SE of Tébessa, Algeria M5.4 118 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 97 km
Jun 12, 1992 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia M5.2 144 km
May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 73 km
Dec 3, 1998 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia M4.9 135 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 57 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 102 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 65 km
May 11, 1994 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.4 137 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 61 km
Mar 4, 2003 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia M4.4 72 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 103 km
Jun 10, 2019 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.3 126 km
May 29, 2008 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia M4.2 112 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 89 km
Aug 7, 2007 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia M4.2 71 km
Jun 19, 1992 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.2 122 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 129 km
Feb 2, 2018 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria M4.2 110 km
Oct 6, 1995 25 km NNE of Tébessa, Algeria M4.1 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in
September 78°F (25°C) 1.1 in Wettest
October 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
December 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in

Sidi Bouzid has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 51°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Sidi Bouzid

Institution Type Founded Website
المدرسة الإعدادية أبو بكر القمودي College
المعهد الثانوي بسيدي بوزيد College

Schools in Sidi Bouzid

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة شارع الجمهورية
المدرسة الإعدادية أبو بكر القمودي
المعد الثانوي 9 أفريل 1938
المدرسة الإعدادية النموذجية خير الدين باشا
المدرسة الإعدادية المستقبل
المعهد العالي للدراسات التكنولوجية بسيدي بوزيد
كلية العلوم و التقنيات بسيدي بوزيد
المدرسة الابتدائية بالصداقية
المعهد الثانوي ابن خلدون
مدرسة فرحات حشاد
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Radio Stations near Sidi Bouzid

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zitouna Zitouna FM coran, religion MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Sidi Bouzid

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
المكتبة العمومية بلسودة0.0
مكتبة شارع محمد البوعزيزي0.0

Farmers Markets in Sidi Bouzid

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
السوق الأسبوعية بسيدي بوزيد
سوق الاربعاء الاسبوعية

Hotels in Sidi Bouzid

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Ibn Mahmud

Restaurants in Sidi Bouzid

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jet Set

Cafes in Sidi Bouzid

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Samarkand

Clinics in Sidi Bouzid

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مركز الصحة الأساسية الطويلة بئر بوزيد
مركز الصحة الأساسية الطويلة بئر بوزيد
مركز الصحة الأساسية الطويلة بئر بوزيد

Bus Stations in Sidi Bouzid

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Louage Station

Gas Stations in Sidi Bouzid

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agil
Oilibya
Shell
TN #171581056
TN #171614168
TN #283793868
عجيل

Banks in Sidi Bouzid

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BH
BIAT
BNA
STB
UIB
Zitouna
البنك العربي لتونس

Shopping Malls in Sidi Bouzid

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

المركز التجاري

Airports Near Sidi Bouzid

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gafsa Ksar International AirportGAFMedium Airport

Post Offices in Sidi Bouzid

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste Souk Jedid
مركز بريد سيدي بوزيد

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sidi Bouzid

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
مسجد أبو بكر الصديق
مسجد أسد بن الفرات
مسجد الرحمة
مسجد عمر بن الخطاب

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 Sidi Bouzid

What is the population of Sidi Bouzid?

Sidi Bouzid has a population of 47,595 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 183 people per square mile, spread across 260.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sidi Bouzid?

Sidi Bouzid enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.7 inches.

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