Tichla, Western Sahara
Western Sahara
Tichla is a small city in Western Sahara with a population of 6,735. Elevation: 581 ft (177 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Tichla
Tichla is a small town in the Western Sahara under Moroccan occupation, which considers it as part of rural commune Aousserd Province in the Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab region. At the time of the 2004 census, the commune had a total population of 6,036 people living in 102 households. A few kilometers away is the Tichla Fortress.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,735 |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.5837°, -14.9722° |
| Timezone | Africa/El_Aaiun |
| Country | 🇪🇭 Western Sahara |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.5 inches (39 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tichla
Tichla is a small city in Western Sahara with a population of 6,735. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet (177 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/El_Aaiun.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above Western Sahara avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.5837°N, 14.9722°W |
| Timezone | Africa/El_Aaiun |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in |
Tichla has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.6") and January the driest (0.0").
Castles in Tichla
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Tichla?
Tichla has a population of 6,735 residents and is located in Western Sahara..
What is the weather like in Tichla?
Tichla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 1.5 inches.
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