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Tabarka, Tunisia

Jendouba Governorate · Tunisia

Tabarka is a small city in Jendouba Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 19,770. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

19,770 Population 3,444/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Tabarka

Tabarka

Tabarka is a coastal town located in north-western Tunisia, close to the border with Algeria. Tabarka was occupied at various times by Punics, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Genoese and Ottomans. The town is dominated by an offshore rock on which there remains a Genoese castle. Nationalist leader Habib Bourguiba, later president of post-independence Tunisia, was exiled on Tabarka by the French colonial authorities in 1952. Tourist attractions include coral fishing, the Coralis Festival of underwater photography, and its annual jazz festival.

People

Population19,770
Density3,444/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population19,770
Population Density3,444 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates36.9544°, 8.7580°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceJendouba Governorate
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (912 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tabarka

Tabarka is a small city in Tunisia (Jendouba Governorate) with a population of 19,770. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Tabarka

Tabarka has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 819 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.2°C / 54°F 8.7° / 15.8° 111.0
Feb 12.3°C / 54°F 8.5° / 16.1° 95.5
Mar 14.2°C / 58°F 10.1° / 18.4° 60.4
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 11.9° / 20.5° 71.4
May 19.4°C / 67°F 15.2° / 23.6° 41.1
Jun 23°C / 73°F 18.5° / 27.5° 9.7
Jul 25.9°C / 79°F 21.5° / 30.3° 2.6
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 22.3° / 31° 9.4
Sep 24°C / 75°F 19.6° / 28.3° 59.0
Oct 21.4°C / 71°F 16.9° / 25.8° 85.5
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 12.8° / 20.7° 130.0
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 10.2° / 17.4° 143.0
Tabarka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Tunisia avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density3,444/sq mi
Coordinates36.9544°N, 8.7580°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 7, 2022.

Sep 17, 1994 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia M5.2 66 km
Dec 3, 1998 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia M4.9 93 km
Mar 8, 2018 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia M4.7 141 km
Sep 20, 2003 13 km ENE of Azzaba, Algeria M4.6 136 km
Nov 30, 1998 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia M4.6 76 km
Jul 30, 1998 18 km NW of Héliopolis, Algeria M4.5 135 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 96 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 79 km
Jan 19, 1997 11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria M4.3 149 km
Jan 26, 1995 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia M4.3 78 km
Jan 22, 2004 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria M4.3 55 km
Jan 9, 2012 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria M4.2 79 km
Sep 7, 2022 19 km SSE of Azzaba, Algeria M4.2 148 km
Apr 15, 2008 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia M4.2 12 km
Jul 2, 2004 10 km E of El Tarf, Algeria M4.1 36 km
Jul 11, 1993 9 km NNW of Tabursuq, Tunisia M3.9 62 km
May 14, 1996 18 km ESE of Ben Mehidi, Algeria M3.9 63 km
Jun 2, 2008 19 km SW of Guelma, Algeria M3.9 148 km
Apr 9, 1993 1 km WSW of Tabarka, Tunisia M3.8 1 km
Apr 4, 1990 13 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia M3.7 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 5.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
November 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
December 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in

Tabarka has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Tabarka

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire Jaballah
Bourguiba Avenue Primary School
18 January 1952 Tabarka Middle School
Tabarka High School
مدرسة سيدي بدر
École Pimaire Annexe
Lycée 2 Mars 1934
Collège El Morjane
El Bassatine Primary School
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Radio Stations near Tabarka

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Tabarka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Tabarka
Souk Libya

Hotels in Tabarka

17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Corail Royal Marsa
Golf Beach Hotel
Hotel Abu Nawas Muntazah Club
Hotel Dar Ismail
Hôtel de France
Hôtel de la Plage
Hotel Itropika
Hôtel Les Aiguilles
Hotel Les Mimosas
Hôtel Novelty
Hotel Yadis Morjane
La Cigale Hotel Tabarka
Mehari Hotel Tabarka
Royal Golf Hotel
Thabraca Hotel
سكن كورايل رويال شاطئ
فندق الشاطئ

Restaurants in Tabarka

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Montreal Café
Pure Nature
Restaurant Bar Le Festival
Restaurant Barberousse
Restaurant Bellevue
Restaurant Chahrazed
Restaurant Chez Mouldi
Restaurant Côte d'Azur
Restaurant Le Canari
Restaurant Luna Mare
Restaurant Marina Prestige
Restaurant Samara
Restaurant Touta
The Mask Lounge
The Pins Restaurant
The Wave
القراصنة
لو كوكوس
مطعم التمساح

Cafes in Tabarka

16 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beach Club Tabarka
Café Al-Andalus
Café Black & White
Café Coccinelle
Café du Port
Café El Mnara
Café Hôtel de France
Café La Marina
Café La Reine
Café Layalina
Café Le Pacha
Café Ludo
Café Zmen
مقهى الصنوبر
مقهى المرجان
مقهى رولكس

Theatres in Tabarka

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Basilique Roman Theatre
Tabarka Theatre

Monuments in Tabarka

5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anchor Monument
Boat Monument
Cello Monument
Coral Tree Monument
Saxophone

Castles in Tabarka

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Genoese Fort of Tabarka

Clinics in Tabarka

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Sidi Mousa

Bus Stations in Tabarka

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare de Louage à Beja
Station louage Tabarka

Gas Stations in Tabarka

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agil
Agil
Agil
Agil Tabarka
Oilibya
Shell
Shell
TN #129743998
TN #185850517

Banks in Tabarka

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Attijari
BH (Banque de l'Habitat)
BNA
UIB
البنك التونسي - وكالة طبرقة
الشركة التونسية للبنك

Golf Courses in Tabarka

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tabarka Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Tabarka

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tabarka

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tabarka-Aïn Draham International AirportTBJMedium Airport

Post Offices in Tabarka

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tabarka

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Roman Basilica

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 Tabarka

What is the population of Tabarka?

Tabarka has a population of 19,770 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 3,444 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tabarka?

Tabarka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches.

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