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Thala, Tunisia

Kasserine Governorate · Tunisia

Thala is a small city in Kasserine Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 18,230. Elevation: 3,156 ft (962 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

18,230 Population 21,964/sq mi density
3,156 ft Elevation 962 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
16.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Thala

Thala

Le site archéologique de Thala est un site archéologique tunisien situé sur la dorsale et qui, en dépit d'une histoire antique prestigieuse, conserve peu de vestiges. Le site est localisé dans la ville actuelle de Thala, rare exemple de ville ayant conservé son nom antique.

People

Population18,230
Density21,964/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain16.0 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation3,156 ft (962 m)
Population18,230
Population Density21,964 / sq mi
Elevation3,156 ft (962 m)
Coordinates35.5724°, 8.6703°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceKasserine Governorate
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation16.0 inches (406 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Thala

Thala is a small city in Tunisia (Kasserine Governorate) with a population of 18,230. The city sits at an elevation of 3,156 feet (962 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Thala

Thala has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 384 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.2°C / 43°F -2.7° / 20° 24.3
Feb 8°C / 46°F -2.2° / 21.9° 25.9
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F -0.4° / 25.1° 88.7
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 1.2° / 29.8° 34.6
May 18.3°C / 65°F 6.4° / 33.4° 31.2
Jun 24.9°C / 77°F 11.3° / 39.6° 14.3
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 14.5° / 42° 7.2
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 15.8° / 40.9° 14.7
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 11.1° / 36° 42.7
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 8.3° / 31° 31.6
Nov 12.2°C / 54°F 2.3° / 25.6° 30.6
Dec 8.3°C / 47°F -0.3° / 21.1° 38.5
Thala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,156 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above Tunisia avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,156 ft (962 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density21,964/sq mi
Coordinates35.5724°N, 8.6703°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.73"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 30, 2025.

Sep 22, 1995 14 km SE of Tébessa, Algeria M5.4 49 km
Sep 17, 1994 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia M5.2 109 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 114 km
Dec 3, 1998 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia M4.9 62 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 144 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 112 km
Dec 13, 2001 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria M4.6 122 km
Nov 30, 1998 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia M4.6 78 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 110 km
Jan 31, 2008 24 km SSW of Guelma, Algeria M4.4 147 km
Mar 4, 2003 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia M4.4 133 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 146 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 122 km
Jan 22, 2004 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria M4.3 129 km
Jun 10, 2019 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.3 139 km
Jan 19, 1997 11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria M4.3 131 km
Jan 9, 2012 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria M4.2 103 km
Aug 30, 2025 33 km WNW of Tamaghzah, Tunisia M4.2 149 km
Feb 2, 2018 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria M4.2 96 km
Apr 15, 2008 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia M4.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
July 80°F (26°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
September 71°F (21°C) 1.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in

Thala has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Thala

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة الثقافة تالة - - - -
École Primaire Thala Bourguiba - - - -
Lycée Secondaire Ibn Charaf Thala - - - -
Lycée 25 Juillet 1957 Thala - - - -
Lycée Sidi Sehil - - - -
Collège Sidi Sehil - - - -
École Primaire Sidi Sehil - - - -
معهد العهد الجديد تالة - - - -
Lycée Secondaire Thala - - - -
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Radio Stations near Thala

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Gas Stations in Thala

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Total Thala
عجيل تالة

Banks in Thala

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

National Agricultural Bank

Airports Near Thala

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cheikh Larbi Tébessi AirportTEEMedium Airport

Post Offices in Thala

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste Thala

Churches & Religious Organizations in Thala

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Great Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Thala

What is the population of Thala?

Thala has a population of 18,230 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 21,964 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Thala?

Thala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.0 inches.

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