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Tighenif, Algeria
Mascara · Algeria
Tighenif is a mid-size city in Mascara, Algeria with a population of 39,938. Elevation: 1,696 ft (517 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tighenif
Tighennif is a town and commune in Mascara Province, Algeria. According to the 2002 census it has a population of 55,800.
People
Climate
| Population | 39,938 |
| Population Density | 995 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,696 ft (517 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4172°, 0.3298° |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
| Country | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| State / Province | Mascara |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.5 inches (470 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tighenif
Tighenif is a mid-size city in Algeria (Mascara) with a population of 39,938. The city sits at an elevation of 1,696 feet (517 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.
Climate in Tighenif
Tighenif has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (27°C), the coldest is Jan (8.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 294 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above Algeria avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,696 ft (517 m) |
| Area | 40.1 sq mi (103.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4172°N, 0.3298°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1790 | ORAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 90 km |
| 1980 | EL ASNAM | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | 5,000 | 128 km |
| 1954 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,243 | 149 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Tighenif has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Tighenif
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| متوسطة الشهيد بن زرام محمد | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة المجاهد علي بونجار | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة ابتدائية لالة فاطمة | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Abbassini | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Bouregba Djelloul | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Ibn Badis | - | - | - | - |
| École Ibn Khaldoun | - | - | - | - |
| Primaire | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Emir Abdelkader | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Cheikh Ferhaoui | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Sidi Okba | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Moufdi Zakaria | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Houari Boumediène | - | - | - | - |
| Primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Emir Abdel Kader | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Baàtouche Mohamed | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tighenif
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tighenif
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée du Moudjahid | ||||
| دوار عبابسة | ||||
| عبن بنت السلطان | ||||
| مسجد الغمامة | ||||
| مسجد الفجر |
Libraries in Tighenif
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - Biblothèque -Mustapha Bentouhamii | 0.0 | |||||
| 32 sales | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la faculté ST | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Publique Mascara | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque المكتبة البلدية | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre El Amel | 0.0 | |||||
| Sales TP | 0.0 | |||||
| ادوات مدرسية | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tighenif
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert de Sidi Mouffok | |||||
| Marché couvert Route Selatna |
Cafes in Tighenif
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Tighenif
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tighenif
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Tighenif
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tighenif
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tighenif
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tighenif
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tighenif
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tighenif
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ghriss Airport | MUW | Medium Airport |
| Relizane Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Mostaganem Airport | MQV | Small Airport |
| Saïda Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tighenif
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| بريد الجزائر خلوية |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tighenif
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| مسجد ابراهيم الخليل | |
| مسجد ابي راس الناصري | |
| مسجد الامير عبد القادر | |
| مسجد الخشايشي | |
| مسجد السيدة خديجة |
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What is the population of Tighenif?
Tighenif has a population of 39,938 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 995 people per square mile, spread across 40.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tighenif?
Tighenif enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches.