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Tūkrah, Libya

Al Marj · Libya

Tūkrah is a small city in Al Marj, Libya with a population of 12,593. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,593 Population 47/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
12.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Tūkrah

Tūkrah

Tocra, Taucheira or Tukrah, is a town on the coast of the Marj District in the Cyrenaica region of northeastern Libya, founded by Cyrene. It lay 200 stadia west of Ptolemais. Today it is a coastal town 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of Marj.

People

Population12,593
Density47/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain12.3 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population12,593
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates32.5341°, 20.5791°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceAl Marj
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation12.3 inches (312 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tūkrah

Tūkrah is a small city in Libya (Al Marj) with a population of 12,593. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Tūkrah

Tūkrah has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Feb (12.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 591 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.9°C / 55°F 7.6° / 19.1° 103.8
Feb 12.7°C / 55°F 8.7° / 19.8° 80.7
Mar 13.9°C / 57°F 8.6° / 23.5° 55.3
Apr 17°C / 63°F 10.4° / 28.3° 11.2
May 20.7°C / 69°F 13.2° / 33.6° 82.7
Jun 24.2°C / 75°F 17.2° / 34.3° 1.9
Jul 26.4°C / 79°F 21° / 34° 0.3
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 22.4° / 34.6° 2.3
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 19.9° / 34.3° 34.6
Oct 22.5°C / 72°F 17.2° / 33.7° 12.1
Nov 18.9°C / 66°F 13.2° / 26.9° 52.3
Dec 15.3°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.9° 153.8
Tūkrah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 314 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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Libya avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area268.6 sq mi (695.8 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates32.5341°N, 20.5791°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"
68% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8.

Feb 9, 2012 53 km WNW of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.8 71 km
Sep 9, 1993 19 km SSE of T?krah, Libya M4.5 20 km
Oct 30, 1996 17 km NNW of Al Aby?r, Libya M4.4 24 km
Nov 11, 2017 30 km NNE of Al Marj, Libya M4.3 41 km
Feb 21, 2019 24 km SSW of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.3 98 km
Nov 7, 1999 35 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M4.1 57 km
Apr 17, 2021 near the coast of Libya M4.0 138 km
May 22, 2008 22 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M3.9 43 km
May 23, 2008 34 km N of Al Marj, Libya M3.6 42 km
May 31, 2008 near the coast of Libya M3.3 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
March 60°F (15°C) 1.0 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Tūkrah has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 55°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Tūkrah

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tocra Medium School - - - -
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Restaurants in Tūkrah

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
مطعم الحيطة

Cafes in Tūkrah

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe
KRM Cafe

Cinemas in Tūkrah

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

سينما

Castles in Tūkrah

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tocra Castle

Clinics in Tūkrah

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Libyan Red Crescent Society
برسس

Veterinaries in Tūkrah

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

LY #7693227505

Bus Stations in Tūkrah

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tocra -Benghazi

Gas Stations in Tūkrah

11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
LY #787927781

Banks in Tūkrah

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SAHARA Bank -Toccra

Stadiums & Teams in Tūkrah

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tūkrah

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Benina International AirportBENLarge Airport
Al Khadim Airport-Small Airport
Benghazi Aviation Club Airport-Small Airport
Elmarj Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tūkrah

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Yarmouk Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
مسجد
مسجد

Explore Near Tūkrah

Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)

🇱🇾 About Libya

Capital Tripoli
Population 6,678,567
Area 1,759,540 km²
GDP (USD) $44,027,664,915
GDP per capita $6,027
HDI 0.718
Life expectancy 69.3 years
Internet users 88.5%
Urban population 87.9%
Currency LYD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +218
TLD .ly
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tūkrah

What is the population of Tūkrah?

Tūkrah has a population of 12,593 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 268.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tūkrah?

Tūkrah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.3 inches.

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