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Zaghouan, Tunisia

Zaghouan Governorate · Tunisia

Zaghouan is a small city in Zaghouan Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 20,798. Elevation: 577 ft (176 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

20,798 Population 6,399/sq mi density
577 ft Elevation 176 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
19.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Zaghouan

Zaghouan

Zaghouan or Zaghwan is a town in the northern half of Tunisia.

People

Population20,798
Density6,399/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain19.5 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Population20,798
Population Density6,399 / sq mi
Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Coordinates36.4029°, 10.1429°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceZaghouan Governorate
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation19.5 inches (496 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zaghouan

Zaghouan is a small city in Tunisia (Zaghouan Governorate) with a population of 20,798. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet (176 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Zaghouan

Zaghouan has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.3°C), the coldest is Jan (10.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 469 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.1°C / 50°F 1.3° / 22.3° 35.7
Feb 11.3°C / 52°F 2.3° / 25° 29.1
Mar 13.1°C / 56°F 3.7° / 28.2° 77.6
Apr 15.9°C / 61°F 4.9° / 32.6° 44.1
May 20.4°C / 69°F 9.6° / 35.5° 41.4
Jun 26.4°C / 80°F 14.3° / 43° 18.5
Jul 30.3°C / 87°F 18.6° / 44.8° 4.1
Aug 30.2°C / 86°F 19.4° / 45.5° 17.9
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 15.3° / 39.1° 50.2
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 13° / 35.4° 49.0
Nov 16°C / 61°F 7° / 29.3° 39.0
Dec 12.3°C / 54°F 3.8° / 23.3° 62.7
Zaghouan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Tunisia avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density6,399/sq mi
Coordinates36.4029°N, 10.1429°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.64"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 29, 2024.

Sep 17, 1994 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia M5.2 87 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 66 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 68 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 95 km
Dec 3, 1998 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia M4.9 125 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 77 km
Mar 8, 2018 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia M4.7 88 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 62 km
Nov 30, 1998 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia M4.6 131 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 49 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 73 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 69 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 107 km
Oct 21, 2013 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.4 119 km
Jan 26, 1995 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia M4.3 99 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 60 km
Mar 29, 2024 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.3 91 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 91 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 71 km
Apr 15, 2008 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia M4.2 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (173 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in

Zaghouan has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Zaghouan

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
المدرسة الابتدائية عين الانصارين
المدرسة الإعدادية شارع الاستقلال
المدرسة الابتدائية ابن خلدون
المعهد الثانوي سليمان بن سليمان
المعهد الثانوي حي النزهة
المدرسة الابتدائية نهج الشواشية
المدرسة الإعدادية الحنايا
المدرسة الابتدائية طريق السواني
المدرسة الابتدائية سيدي مريح
المدرسة الإبتدائية المقرن
المدرسة الإعدادية 9 أفريل 1938
Ecole Préparatoire Ellouze School
Garderie MARWANI KIDS
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Radio Stations near Zaghouan

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mosaique FM MP3 90 kbps
Mosaique FM Tarab MP3 128 kbps
RTCI international, multiculti MP3 128 kbps
mosaiquefm news talk music entertainment MP3 90 kbps
Radio Misk MP3 192 kbps
Lotfi Slama MP3 128 kbps
Radio Express FM business news, economic news MP3 64 kbps

Libraries in Zaghouan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque publique de Zriba0.0

Farmers Markets in Zaghouan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Zaghouan
Souk

Hotels in Zaghouan

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dar Zaghouan
Dar Zaghouan
Les Hirondelles
الحوريات

Restaurants in Zaghouan

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dar Zaghouan
La Source
La Vallée
مشاوي استراحة العلوش
مشاوي استراحة العلوش
مطعم بن خالد

Cafes in Zaghouan

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

cafe Bouallague
Cafe Hamdi
Cafe le Rendez Vous
The Bungalow Coffee Shop
كافيتيريا بن خالد
كروة
لاجوكندا
لارت دوي
مقهى حمدي
ميلانو

Bus Stations in Zaghouan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station de Louages Zaghouan

Gas Stations in Zaghouan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agil
Shell

Banks in Zaghouan

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Attijari Bank
BH
BIAT
BNA
BTS
MAE
UBCI
UIB
Zitouna

Stadiums & Teams in Zaghouan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zaghouan

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tunis Carthage International AirportTUNLarge Airport
Enfidha - Hammamet International AirportNBEMedium Airport
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International AirportMIRMedium Airport
Borj El Amri AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Zaghouan

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
مكتب بريد المقرن (1121)
مكتب بريد زغوان (1100)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zaghouan

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Zaghouan
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque

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 Zaghouan

What is the population of Zaghouan?

Zaghouan has a population of 20,798 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 6,399 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zaghouan?

Zaghouan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches.

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