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Tozeur, Tunisia

Tozeur Governorate · Tunisia

Tozeur is a mid-size city in Tozeur Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 37,370. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

37,370 Population 747,400/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
3.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Tozeur

Tozeur

Tozeur is a city in southwest Tunisia. The city is located northwest of Chott el Djerid, in between this Chott and the smaller Chott el Gharsa. It is the capital of Tozeur Governorate. It was the site of the ancient city and former bishopric Tusuros, which remains a Latin Catholic titular see.

People

Population37,370
Density747,400/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain3.4 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Population37,370
Population Density747,400 / sq mi
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates33.9197°, 8.1335°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceTozeur Governorate
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation3.4 inches (87 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tozeur

Tozeur is a mid-size city in Tunisia (Tozeur Governorate) with a population of 37,370. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 90°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Tozeur

Tozeur has an average annual temperature of 22.5°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (34.6°C), the coldest is Jan (10.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 73 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.3°C / 50°F 1.3° / 22.6° 3.1
Feb 12.8°C / 55°F 3.2° / 24.7° 3.4
Mar 16.4°C / 61°F 4.4° / 29.8° 12.0
Apr 20.5°C / 69°F 8.1° / 36.3° 9.3
May 25.8°C / 78°F 13.9° / 40.1° 11.7
Jun 31.9°C / 89°F 19.4° / 46.3° 1.2
Jul 34.6°C / 94°F 23.4° / 47.9° 0.2
Aug 34.1°C / 93°F 24.6° / 46.6° 2.7
Sep 30.1°C / 86°F 19.3° / 42.2° 10.2
Oct 24°C / 75°F 14.1° / 36.7° 7.2
Nov 17.1°C / 63°F 6.9° / 30° 7.5
Dec 12.3°C / 54°F 3.4° / 23.5° 4.1
Tozeur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 330 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 3.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above Tunisia avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density747,400/sq mi
Coordinates33.9197°N, 8.1335°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.4"
91% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.51"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 20, 1997 7 km ESE of Degache, Tunisia M5.2 15 km
Jun 12, 1992 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia M5.2 32 km
Aug 17, 2025 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia M5.1 83 km
Apr 4, 2023 7 km ESE of Chebika, Tunisia M5.0 43 km
Jul 9, 2007 64 km N of Debila, Algeria M4.8 102 km
Apr 4, 2013 20 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia M4.7 44 km
Dec 13, 2001 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria M4.6 143 km
Jul 12, 2006 11 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia M4.6 34 km
Aug 17, 2025 42 km W of Chebika, Tunisia M4.5 76 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 149 km
Mar 4, 2003 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia M4.4 111 km
May 11, 1994 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.4 40 km
Jun 10, 2019 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.3 53 km
May 16, 2010 58 km ESE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria M4.3 117 km
Feb 2, 2018 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria M4.2 95 km
Jun 19, 1992 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.2 55 km
Aug 7, 2007 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia M4.2 109 km
Aug 30, 2025 33 km WNW of Tamaghzah, Tunisia M4.2 84 km
May 29, 2008 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia M4.2 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
June 85°F (30°C) 0.1 in
July 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 90°F (32°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 84°F (29°C) 0.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in

Tozeur has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 53°F in January to 90°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Tozeur

Institution Type Founded Website
ISET Tozeur University Visit →

Schools in Tozeur

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Abou Fadhl Nahoui Primary School
Take-off Private Middle School
École de Formation dans les métiers de Tourisme de Tozeur
Abou El Kacem Chebbi High School
معهد الامتياز
Primary School Ras Dhraa
14 Jan High School
المدرسة الإعدادية النموذجية بتوزر
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Radio Stations near Tozeur

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tozeur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dar Cherait
Eden Palm
Maison de Abou El Kacem Chebbi

Farmers Markets in Tozeur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Central
السوق الأسبوعي

Hotels in Tozeur

20 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anantara Sahara-Tozeur Resort & Villas
Dar Saida Beya
Dar Tozeur
Diar Abou Habibi
Hotel Essada
Hotel Essada correct location
Hotel Karim
Hôtel Ksar Jerid
Hotel Ksar Rouge
Hotel Niger
Maison D'Hôte
Palm Beach Palace Tozeur
Ras El Ain
Recidence Ahlem Tozeur
Residence El Arich
Résidence Le Ruisseau
Residence Warda
Soltane
إقامة الامان
إقامة الوادي

Restaurants in Tozeur

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aquarium Restaurant Pizzeria
FataFeat
Harissa & Lablebi
La Fontaine
La Grotte
Le Soleil
Restaurant Le Medina
Restaurant Ouled El Haj
Tozeriana Restaurant
Tozeriana Restaurant - café

Cafes in Tozeur

21 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

90 Degrés - Salon de thé
Cafe Assil
Cafe Elissa
café Eljerid
Café Elkhalil
Café Lounge Mercato
Cafe Nejema
Cafe Paris
Cafe Sport
Café Térasse
Cafe Tozeriana
Centre Loisir Niffer منتزه النيفر
Friends
Hay El Matar Café
Hoch El Abbes
My Story Café
Royal Mirage
Sahara Lounge
STB cafe
Stopover Café
مقهى الشيخ

Zoos in Tozeur

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zoo El Tijani
حديقة حيوانات الصحراء

Theme Parks in Tozeur

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hannibal theme park

Train Stations in Tozeur

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tozeur

Bus Stations in Tozeur

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Louage station Tozeur
محطة توزر

Gas Stations in Tozeur

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agil
Agil
Oilibya
Shell

Banks in Tozeur

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Attijariwafa Bank
BIAT
BIAT
BNA
BS
STB
UIB
Zitouna
البنك التونسي
البنك العربي لتونس

Airports Near Tozeur

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gafsa Ksar International AirportGAFMedium Airport
Tozeur Nefta International AirportTOEMedium Airport

Post Offices in Tozeur

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tozeur Chokrasti
Tozeur Chorfa
توزر

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tozeur

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ferkous Mosque
Masdjid Bab al Hawa
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque Zawiya

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 Tozeur

What is the population of Tozeur?

Tozeur has a population of 37,370 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 747,400 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tozeur?

Tozeur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.4 inches.

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