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Skanes, Tunisia

Monastir Governorate · Tunisia

Skanes is a mid-size city in Monastir Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 64,222. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

64,222 Population 4,279/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
13.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Skanes

Skanes is a surname of Swedish origin. Notable people with the surname include:Shepherd Skanes, American football coach
Walter Skanes (1896–1961), Canadian politician

People

Population64,222
Density4,279/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain13.3 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population64,222
Population Density4,279 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates35.7749°, 10.7946°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceMonastir Governorate
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation13.3 inches (337 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Skanes

Skanes is a mid-size city in Tunisia (Monastir Governorate) with a population of 64,222. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Skanes

Skanes has an average annual temperature of 20.2°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.1°C), the coldest is Jan (12.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 367 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.7°C / 55°F 7.1° / 21° 16.4
Feb 13.3°C / 56°F 7.9° / 21.9° 20.5
Mar 14.5°C / 58°F 8.1° / 24.3° 57.6
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 9.7° / 26.1° 32.1
May 20.2°C / 68°F 14° / 30.1° 30.7
Jun 24.8°C / 77°F 17.6° / 34.1° 10.7
Jul 28.6°C / 83°F 21.6° / 38.2° 2.4
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 23° / 39.1° 14.9
Sep 26.5°C / 80°F 19.9° / 34.5° 61.8
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 17.4° / 31.2° 53.7
Nov 18.5°C / 65°F 11.8° / 27.2° 28.0
Dec 15°C / 59°F 9.5° / 22.4° 37.9
Skanes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above Tunisia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area15.0 sq mi (38.9 km²)
Population Density4,279/sq mi
Coordinates35.7749°N, 10.7946°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.3"
65% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.85"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 29, 2024.

Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 82 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 51 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 37 km
Aug 8, 1991 Tunisia M4.8 80 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 37 km
Oct 29, 1995 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia M4.6 79 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 87 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 68 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 140 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 149 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 17 km
Oct 21, 2013 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.4 28 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 76 km
Jan 2, 2016 38 km S of Kamma, Italy M4.3 141 km
Mar 29, 2024 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.3 93 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 26 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 57 km
Jun 27, 2005 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.2 78 km
Feb 14, 1999 27 km SSE of Hammamet, Tunisia M4.1 46 km
Mar 25, 2013 67 km NE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.1 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (156 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
October 71°F (21°C) 1.9 in Wettest
November 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in

Skanes has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 54°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Skanes

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire 2 Mars Skanes Monastir — — — —
المدرسة الإبتدائية ابن سينا — — — —
École Primaire Sidi Nasr — — — —
مدرسة الابتدائية العمران — — — —
Modern school — — — —
مدرسة الفارابي الابتدائية الخاصة — — — —
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Radio Stations near Skanes

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jawhara FM — MP3 128 kbps
Ambiance FM arabic, jazz MP3
Radio Monastir — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tunisie Monastir monastir, regional MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tunisia Med généraliste, monde MP3 128 kbps
M-80's Radio (US) 80's, 80s MP3 128 kbps
M-Pressive Radio! (US) — MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Skanes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
El Kobba museum of traditional arts and clothing
El Kobba museum of traditional arts and clothing
Maison Am Taieb d'art contemporain
Mausolée Sidi Ammar
Musée d'arts islamiques
Musée des arts et traditions populaires
Museum Dar Essid
Museum Dar Essid
Museum El-Kobba
Palais des Sciences Monastir
Palais Présidentiel de Bourguiba
Sousse Archaeological Museum
Sousse Archaeological Museum
Sousse Archeological Museum
Sousse Archeological Museum

Libraries in Skanes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ala Eddine Library0.0
Ala Eddine Library0.0
Almadanya0.0
Bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque Cité Ezzouhour0.0
Bibliothèque régionale0.0
Bibliothèque Tafela0.0
ECOLIBRE0.0
ECOLIBRE0.0
Librairie-Papeterie AMAZONA0.0
Librairie-Papeterie AMAZONA0.0
Maison de Culture0.0
Public Library0.0
المكتبة0.0
المكتبة0.0
المكتبة العمومية0.0
المكتبة العموميّة0.0
المكتبة العمومية بسوسة0.0
المكتبة العمومية بصيادة0.0
المكتبة العمومية بقصيبة المديوني0.0

Farmers Markets in Skanes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Laaraoua Market
Marché Central
Marché central de Monastir
Marché centrale de Moknine
Marché du gros
Marché Hebdomadaire
Marché local de Ksibet El Mediounin
Marché Local Khezama
Marché Municipal
Souk AHAD
Souk AHAD
Souk Akouda
Souk Akouda
Souk Hammam Sousse Market
Souk Hammam Sousse Market
Souk Hebdomadaire de Monastir
Souk JEUDI
Souk JEUDI
Souk Lahad
souk;Souk (fripperie)
Souq
Souq
السوق الأسبوعي
السوق اﻷسبوعية
السوق الأسبوعية
السوق الأسبوعية
السوق الاسبوعية بطبلبة
السوق البلدي
السوق البلدية
السوق المركزي المنستير
القبة
سوق الجملة
سوق الجملة للخضر و الغلال

Hotels in Skanes

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Les Palmiers Beach Holiday Village
Iberostar Selection Kuriat Palace
la Luna
PrimaSol Golden Beach Club
Rosa Beach
Royal Elyssa Thalasso & Spa
Royal Thalassa Monastir
Skanes Serial
دار ام المهندسة

Restaurants in Skanes

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beach Restaurant
La Réserve
Patisserie Amanda
Restaurante Universitário
مطعم الجدول الفندق
ولد الحطاب

Cafes in Skanes

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

cafe 55
cafe del castello
Café El Majless
Café El Majless
Café Panini
Café Resto Palma
ci gusta
Just Coffee
Millenium
Wassila café

Clinics in Skanes

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dya

Train Stations in Skanes

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Airport
Faculté 1
Faculté 2

Golf Courses in Skanes

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flamingo Golf Course Monastir

Stadiums & Teams in Skanes

TeamLeagueDivision
Private Soccer Stadium
Sousse Olympic Stadium
Stade Municipal Kalaa El Kebira

Airports Near Skanes

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Enfidha - Hammamet International AirportNBEMedium Airport
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International AirportMIRMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Skanes

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinic Al Wifac
Côte Riadh
Eye Laser
Panorama Médical
د عيون مالك بن صالح

Churches & Religious Organizations in Skanes

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fath Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
مسجد الإحسان

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tunis

Around Skanes

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 18
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 18
Restaurants 18
Cafes 48
Bars 3
Supermarkets 6
Banks 15
Museums 3
Hotels 6
Parks 18
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 11

Things to See Near Skanes

15 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (5)
  • • Amphitheatre of Leptis Minor
  • • Ribat Assaida
  • • Roman column
  • • Roman House of Masks
  • • Roman Ruins of Monastir
🏖️ Beaches (3)
  • • Plage d'hôtel Neptunia Beach
  • • Plage de Nerolia Hotel & Spa
  • • Plage de Ramada Liberty Resort
🏰 Castles (2)
  • • Chateau de Meriem
  • • Ribat Sidi Dhouib
🗼 Lighthouses (3)
  • • Phare Blanc
  • • Phare Rouge
  • • Phare Vert
🏛️ Ruins (2)
  • • Jazirat Sidi al Ghudamisi
  • • Uzita

🇹🇳 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 Skanes

What is the population of Skanes?

Skanes has a population of 64,222 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 4,279 people per square mile, spread across 15.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Skanes?

Skanes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.3 inches.

Nearby Cities

Monastir 93,306 pop · 1.8 mi Khunays 11,229 pop · 4.2 mi Sahline 13,806 pop · 5.0 mi Banbalah 12,367 pop · 5.2 mi Bembla et Mnara 16,078 pop · 5.2 mi Sidi Ameur 8,453 pop · 5.6 mi Maatmeur 18,996 pop · 6.0 mi Ksibet el Mediouni 13,122 pop · 6.7 mi Bennane Bodheur 14,258 pop · 7.3 mi Menzel Ennour 11,772 pop · 7.4 mi El Masdour 4,705 pop · 7.4 mi Bou Hadjar 6,137 pop · 7.5 mi Ouardenine 18,287 pop · 8.2 mi Ouerdanine 21,814 pop · 8.9 mi
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