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Siliana, Tunisia

Siliana Governorate · Tunisia

Siliana is a mid-size city in Siliana Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 31,251. Elevation: 1,404 ft (428 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

31,251 Population 31,889/sq mi density
1,404 ft Elevation 428 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
17.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Siliana

Siliana

Siliana is a modern farming town in northern Tunisia. It is located at around 36°4′55″N 9°22′29″E, 130 km south-west of the capital Tunis. It is the capital of the Siliana Governorate. It is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) away from Jama where the Battle of Zama occurred.

People

Population31,251
Density31,889/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Population31,251
Population Density31,889 / sq mi
Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Coordinates36.0850°, 9.3708°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceSiliana Governorate
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation17.6 inches (446 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Siliana

Siliana is a mid-size city in Tunisia (Siliana Governorate) with a population of 31,251. The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet (428 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Siliana

Siliana has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 521 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.7°C / 46°F -1.1° / 21° 55.5
Feb 9.3°C / 49°F -0.4° / 23.4° 38.1
Mar 11.2°C / 52°F 1.6° / 26.5° 91.3
Apr 14.3°C / 58°F 2.8° / 31° 44.9
May 18.7°C / 66°F 7.4° / 33.6° 45.2
Jun 24.9°C / 77°F 12.1° / 40.8° 16.8
Jul 28.6°C / 83°F 15.6° / 42.6° 6.1
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 16.9° / 42.4° 17.6
Sep 23.7°C / 75°F 12.7° / 36.7° 41.5
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 10° / 32.7° 43.6
Nov 13.6°C / 56°F 4° / 27.1° 52.0
Dec 9.9°C / 50°F 1.4° / 21.8° 68.4
Siliana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above Tunisia avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density31,889/sq mi
Coordinates36.0850°N, 9.3708°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 25, 2023.

Sep 22, 1995 14 km SE of Tébessa, Algeria M5.4 133 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 53 km
Sep 17, 1994 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia M5.2 45 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 136 km
Dec 3, 1998 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia M4.9 52 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 138 km
Mar 8, 2018 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia M4.7 148 km
Nov 30, 1998 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia M4.6 65 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 47 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 143 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 36 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 83 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 149 km
Jan 22, 2004 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria M4.3 120 km
Jan 26, 1995 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia M4.3 123 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 58 km
Apr 15, 2008 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia M4.2 107 km
Jan 9, 2012 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria M4.2 112 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 94 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
November 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
December 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in

Siliana has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Siliana

Institution Type Founded Website
المبيت الجامعي University
المعهد العالي للدراسات التكنولوجية University

Schools in Siliana

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
المدرسة الابتدائية عين زريق
École Primaire Sidi Jabeur
المدرسة الإبتدائية بن زكري سليانة
Lycée Mongi Slim Siliana
المدرسة الإبتدائية الجمهورية سليانة
Lycée Secondaire Ibn Khaldoun
École Primaire Sidi Mansour
École Primaire Zouagha
مدرسة فجة رمادة
المدرسة الإعدادية أبن أبي الضياف القنطرة
معهد بن خلدون
مدرسة علي البلهوان
مدرسة البريد
المعهد الثانوي المختلط
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Museums in Siliana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée de Maktaris
متحف جبل السرج ecomuseum jbel al sarj

Libraries in Siliana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque publique0.0
المكتبة العمومية0.0
المكتبة العمومية0.0

Farmers Markets in Siliana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
السوق البلدي
السوق البلدي
السوق البلدي
السوق البلدي

Hotels in Siliana

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel ZAMA

Monuments in Siliana

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

سيدي بلال
سيدي بودرياس

Bus Stations in Siliana

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TN #2933823106
محطة النقل البري

Gas Stations in Siliana

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TN #2933758890
أويليبيا
عجيل
محطة توتال TOTAL

Stadiums & Teams in Siliana

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Siliana

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Borj El Amri AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Siliana

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque

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 Siliana

What is the population of Siliana?

Siliana has a population of 31,251 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 31,889 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Siliana?

Siliana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.

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