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Tafersit, Morocco

Oriental · Morocco

Tafersit is a small town in Oriental, Morocco with a population of 3,425. Elevation: 1,565 ft (477 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

3,425 Population 77/sq mi density
1,565 ft Elevation 477 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
15.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Tafersit

Tafersit

Tafersit is a commune in Driouch Province, Oriental, Morocco. The town is situated in the Rif mountains, not far from the Mediterranean Sea. According to the 2004 census, it has a population of 3,555.

People

Population3,425
Density77/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain15.6 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Population3,425
Population Density77 / sq mi
Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Coordinates35.0086°, -3.5409°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceOriental
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation15.6 inches (397 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tafersit

Tafersit is a small town in Morocco (Oriental) with a population of 3,425. The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet (477 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Tafersit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above Morocco avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Area44.3 sq mi (114.6 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates35.0086°N, 3.5409°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.32"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,648 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 13, 2024.

Feb 24, 2004 11 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.4 44 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 72 km
May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 61 km
May 20, 2022 Strait of Gibraltar M5.5 57 km
May 23, 1993 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco M5.4 102 km
Mar 12, 1992 36 km E of Melilla, Spain M5.3 98 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 60 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 77 km
Aug 28, 2021 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 53 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 76 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 63 km
Mar 7, 2004 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco M5.1 44 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 69 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 81 km
Jan 25, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 56 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 77 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 70 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 58 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 63 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 72 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Tafersit has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Tafersit

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Écoles primaires
Lycée-Collège Tafersit
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Radio Stations near Tafersit

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Tafersit

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Souk Tafersit
Zoco Semanal del Martes

Cafes in Tafersit

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Moustafa
cafe sellam

Banks in Tafersit

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Attijariwafa Bank
Banque Populaire البنك الشعبي

Airports Near Tafersit

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nador Al Aaroui International AirportNDRLarge Airport
Cherif Al Idrissi AirportAHUMedium Airport
Melilla AirportMLNMedium Airport

Post Offices in Tafersit

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tafersite

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tafersit

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque Ait Chita
Mosque Ait Medien
Mosque Hamouda
Mosque Imajaren
Mosque Moulay Idriss

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca
Postal Code
62752

🇲🇦 About Morocco

Capital Rabat
Population 36,029,138
Area 446,550 km²
GDP (USD) $146,036,093,667
GDP per capita $3,814
HDI 0.698
Life expectancy 75.3 years
Internet users 91.0%
Urban population 62.7%
Currency MAD (Dirham)
Languages Arabic, Berber
Calling code +212
TLD .ma
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Morocco

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ras l' âm
Jan 11 Proclamation of Independence Takdim watikat al-istiqlal
Jan 14 Amazigh New Year Id Yennayer
May 1 Labour Day Eid Ash-Shughl
Jul 30 Enthronement Eid Al-Ârch
Aug 14 Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab Oued Ed-Dahab Day
Aug 20 Revolution of the King and the People Thawrat al malik wa shâab
Aug 21 Youth Day Eid Al Chabab
Nov 6 Green March Eid Al Massira Al Khadra
Nov 18 Independence Day Eid Al Istiqulal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tafersit

What is the population of Tafersit?

Tafersit has a population of 3,425 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 44.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tafersit?

Tafersit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches.

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