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Yafran, Libya

Jabal al Gharbi · Libya

Yafran is a small city in Jabal al Gharbi, Libya with a population of 22,680. Elevation: 2,234 ft (681 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

22,680 Population 27/sq mi density
2,234 ft Elevation 681 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
7.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Yafran

Yafran

Yafran, also spelled Jefren, Yefren, Yifran, Yifrin or Ifrane, is a city in northwestern Libya, in the Jabal al Gharbi District in the western Nafusa Mountains. Before 2007, Yafran was the administrative seat of the Yafran District.

People

Population22,680
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain7.8 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Population22,680
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Coordinates32.0633°, 12.5286°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceJabal al Gharbi
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation7.8 inches (199 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yafran

Yafran is a small city in Libya (Jabal al Gharbi) with a population of 22,680. The city sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet (681 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Yafran

Yafran has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jul (30°C), the coldest is Jan (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 257 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.8°C / 48°F -0.4° / 22.3° 25.3
Feb 10.4°C / 51°F 0.7° / 23.8° 36.5
Mar 13.6°C / 56°F 2.6° / 29.6° 10.3
Apr 18.7°C / 66°F 6.2° / 35.6° 6.7
May 23.2°C / 74°F 11.1° / 39.9° 35.4
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 15.1° / 43.2° 3.3
Jul 30°C / 86°F 18.5° / 44° 0.0
Aug 29.8°C / 86°F 19° / 43° 7.1
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 17.1° / 39.9° 26.2
Oct 21.6°C / 71°F 12.1° / 36.4° 17.5
Nov 15.9°C / 61°F 6.1° / 29.9° 25.0
Dec 11.2°C / 52°F 2.2° / 24.5° 63.7
Yafran enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above Libya avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Area830.7 sq mi (2,151.4 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates32.0633°N, 12.5286°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"
79% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.81"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 2, 2023.

May 11, 2013 2 km WNW of Al Ajaylat, Libya M4.7 80 km
Apr 2, 2023 near the coast of Libya M4.1 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in

Yafran has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Yafran

Institution Type Founded Website
College of Natural Resources Engineering University
Higher Institute of Science and Technology - Yefren College

Schools in Yafran

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة الجديدة القديمة
مدرسة علي القلعاوي
مدرسة
مدرسة قصبة عكة
مدرسة القصبة
مدرسة أم الجرسان
مدرسة القادسية
مدرسة آت زورايت
مدرسة آت زورايت الحديثة
مدرسة نتفتشنا
مدرسة أو موسى
مدرسة عمرالمختار ( الزرقان )
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Radio Stations near Yafran

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Yafran

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Culture Center0.0

Farmers Markets in Yafran

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pottery and porcelain market
السوق البراني

Hotels in Yafran

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

YAFREN Hotel
فندق بيت يفرن السياحي

Cafes in Yafran

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe
قهوة أحمد زريبة

Castles in Yafran

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Theme Parks in Yafran

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fasat - ⴼⴰⵙⴰⵜ

Clinics in Yafran

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LY #833203818
LY #9926982171

Veterinaries in Yafran

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LY #9910219728

Bus Stations in Yafran

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yafren Quick Transport Station

Gas Stations in Yafran

12 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 Yafren
LY #1120192299
LY #7816238371
LY #901484212

Banks in Yafran

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL WAHDA Bank Yefren
JUMHOURIA Bank-Yafren
North Africa Bank-Yafren

Shopping Malls in Yafran

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yefren Mall

Gyms in Yafran

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FC AL EZDIHAR

Airports Near Yafran

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Okba Ibn Nafa Air BaseMedium Airport
Alzintan AirportZISSmall Airport
Gharyan International AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yafran

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office Al Qalaa
Post office Yefren

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yafran

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bir Ayyad Mosque
msjed abobaker alsediq
جامع أرنون
مسجد أم الجرسان
مسجد الحواريين
مسجد الراقوبة
مسجد الرصفة
مسجد الزرقان
مسجد الشورى
مسجد عبد السلام بن مشيش

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli
Elevation
699 m (2,293 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 Yafran

What is the population of Yafran?

Yafran has a population of 22,680 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 830.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yafran?

Yafran enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.8 inches.

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