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Şurmān, Libya

Az Zāwiyah · Libya

Şurmān is a mid-size city in Az Zāwiyah, Libya with a population of 77,114. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

77,114 Population 288/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
8.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Şurmān

Şurmān

Surman is a city in the historical Tripolitania region in northwestern Libya, situated 60 km (37 mi) to the west of Tripoli on the Mediterranean coast. With a population of about 100,000 inhabitants; it is the fourth most populous city in the far west. From 1983 to 1987, Surman was a district in Libya with the city as its capital.

People

Population77,114
Density288/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain8.7 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population77,114
Population Density288 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates32.7567°, 12.5716°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceAz Zāwiyah
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation8.7 inches (221 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Şurmān

Şurmān is a mid-size city in Libya (Az Zāwiyah) with a population of 77,114. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 8.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Şurmān

Şurmān 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
Şurmān 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 320 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 8.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Libya avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area267.8 sq mi (693.7 km²)
Population Density288/sq mi
Coordinates32.7567°N, 12.5716°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.7"
77% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 M5.2 149 km
May 11, 2013 2 km WNW of Al Ajaylat, Libya M4.7 21 km
May 10, 2025 62 km NE of Tājūrā’, Libya M4.2 130 km
Apr 2, 2023 near the coast of Libya M4.1 61 km
Feb 27, 2005 86 km NNE of T?j?r?’, Libya M3.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.1 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) 0.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in Wettest

Şurmān has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Şurmān

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة مصعب بن عمير
Surman High school - Girls
Surman High school - Boys
مدرسة دحمان الثانوية
مدرسة قاليل الابتدائية
مدرسة الخطاطبة الجنوبية
مدرسة قاليل الشمالية
مدرسة الحسن بن الهيثم
مدرسة حطين للبنين
Southern Surman High School
مدرسة دحمان بنات
مدرسة قاليل الاعدادية الثانوية
Khadija Al Kobra Elementary School
School
School
School
Al Qanawiyah Elementary School
Ibn Khaldun Elementary School
مدرسة الشهيد محمد الدرة
مدرسة حطين الاعدادية
Gazza Elementary School
مدرسة ليبيا الأحرار
School
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Radio Stations near Şurmān

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Şurmān

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

Libraries in Şurmān

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bookstore0.0
Bookstore0.0
Saqer cnter0.0
Saqer cnter0.0
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
شركة العالمية الجديدة القرطاسية و الادوات المكتبية0.0
شركة العالمية الجديدة القرطاسية و الادوات المكتبية0.0
مكتبة طالب العلم0.0

Farmers Markets in Şurmān

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ASHAFAQ ATHAHABI
Market No. 1
ابناء شعرون للمواد الغذائية
ابناء شعرون للمواد الغذائية
البركة للحوم الحمراء والبيضاء
البركة للحوم الحمراء والبيضاء
السلخانة الحديثة للحوم البيضاء والحمراء
السلخانة الحديثة للحوم البيضاء والحمراء
العفيف للاحدية والحقائب
العفيف للاحدية والحقائب
العفيف للملابس اطفال ،نساء،رجال
العفيف للملابس اطفال ،نساء،رجال
جهاد للحوم
جهاد للحوم
سوق
سوق البر للمواد الغذائية
سوق البر للمواد الغذائية
سوق الوفاق
سوق جهاد للمواد الغذائية
سوق جهاد للمواد الغذائية
صالة رواسي للاحذية
مالك للتسوق-مواد غذائية
مالك للتسوق-مواد غذائية

Hotels in Şurmān

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Borg Hotel

Restaurants in Şurmān

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Babel Restaurant & café

Cafes in Şurmān

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Borg Café
Cafe
Naranj café
Route 66 Cafè
Youth Association Cafe

Castles in Şurmān

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adel Barood

Clinics in Şurmān

15 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ajyad Centre for Dentistry and Implantology
Al Ain Center for diabetes and endocrinology
Al Borg Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry
Al Masarra Clinic - Surman
Al Masarra Laser Centre
Al Sahl Al Akhdar Healthcare Unit
Attaf Clinic
Dental Clinic of Surman
Grande Clinic of Surman
HealthCare Abu Rish
Makhlouf Healthcare Unit
Nor alkhalej
Polyclinic & Laboratory of Red Crescent
Surman General Hospital
Surman Poly Clinic

Veterinaries in Şurmān

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Bitar Veterinary Centre

Gas Stations in Şurmān

33 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Ghannoudi Gas Station
Al-Kohni Gas station [Highways’ Services Com.]
As Sekkah Fuel station
Coastal Mountains Gas Station
Fuel Station
Fuel station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel station
Fuel station
Fuel station
Fuel station
Fuel station
Fuel station
Fuel station
Fuel station
Fuel station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel station
Gas Station
Gaz
Ibn Jawad Fuel Station
LY #4732708922
LY #5492875623
محطة وقود السهل الاخضر
مستودع غاز

Banks in Şurmān

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agriculture Bank -Surman
Al Yaqin Bank Surman’s Branch
Bank of Development - Surman and Sabratah Branch
JUMHOURIA Bank - Surman Branch
National Commercial Bank NCB - Az Zawiya Branch
National Commercial Bank NCB - Surman Agcy.
North Africa Bank NAB - Surman Branch
Sahara Bank Surman's Branch
United Bank - Surman Branch
الفيتوري

Shopping Malls in Şurmān

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Addali Mall
Jawaher Mall
Um Al Rabea’ Mall

Stadiums & Teams in Şurmān

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Şurmān

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mitiga International AirportMJILarge Airport
Okba Ibn Nafa Air BaseMedium Airport
Abu Aisha Agricultural Aviation AirportSmall Airport
Zuwarah International AirportWAXSmall Airport

Post Offices in Şurmān

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ra’s Ar Ramram Post Office
Surman Post Office

Treatment Centers in Şurmān

19 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
A Nasr Clinic
Al Masa Dental Center
AL RAZI Dental Clinic
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
عيادة انوار الخليج للعيون
مركز بلسم الطبي الزاوية
مركز فارس الطبي
مركز فارس الطبي
نواة المستقبل

Churches & Religious Organizations in Şurmān

43 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abd Al Kabeer At Tayari Mosque
Abi Ar Rish Mosque
Abu Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah Mosque
Al Furqan Mosque
Al Quds Mosque
Al Rahma Mosque
Ali ibn Abi Talib R.A Mosque
Amr ibn al-As Mosque
As Salam Mosque
As Salheen Mosque
Bilal Bin Rabah Mosque
Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque
Martyrs Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Quba Mosque
Taybah Mosque
Ubayy ibn Ka'b Mosque
Uthman Ibn Affan Mosque
Uthman ibn Affan Mosque
Uthman Ibn Affan Mosque
Zekri Ibn Omar Al-Mahjoub Mosque
Zubayr ibn al-Awwam Mosque
السلام
الفراح
بيت الله
جامع ابوتيتة
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد ابوبكر الصديق
مسجد الإمام البخاري
مسجد الرضوان
مسجد النور
مسجد الهداية
مسجد بلال بن رباح
مسجد جعفر بن ابي طالب
مسجد حسي الحمري

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli
Elevation
30 m (98 ft)
Website
surman.gov.ly/

Around Şurmān

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 26
Hospitals 6
Pharmacies 15
Cafes 3
Supermarkets 3
Banks 10
Museums 1
Libraries 1
Parks 4
Police Stations 5
Places of Worship 32

Things to See Near Şurmān

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Şurmān

What is the population of Şurmān?

Şurmān has a population of 77,114 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 288 people per square mile, spread across 267.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şurmān?

Şurmān 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 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.7 inches.

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