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Zarat, Tunisia

Gabès Governorate · Tunisia

Zarat is a small city in Gabès Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 5,661. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

5,661 Population 166/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
7.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Zarat

Zarat

Zarat is a town and commune in the Gabès Governorate, Tunisia. As of 2004 it had a population of 5,205.

People

Population5,661
Density166/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain7.7 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population5,661
Population Density166 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates33.6666°, 10.3490°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceGabès Governorate
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation7.7 inches (195 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zarat

Zarat is a small city in Tunisia (Gabès Governorate) with a population of 5,661. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Zarat

Zarat has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (12.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 187 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.5°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.1° 22.6
Feb 13.2°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.1° 12.1
Mar 15.8°C / 60°F 11.4° / 20.3° 17.8
Apr 18.9°C / 66°F 14.8° / 23° 16.4
May 22.2°C / 72°F 18.4° / 26° 11.9
Jun 25.7°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29.5° 2.8
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 24.5° / 32.3° 0.3
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 25.2° / 33.2° 1.7
Sep 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 30.8° 29.2
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 18.6° / 27.7° 30.7
Nov 18°C / 64°F 13.2° / 22.8° 18.0
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 9.1° / 18.5° 23.7
Zarat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°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 7.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Tunisia avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area34.1 sq mi (88.3 km²)
Population Density166/sq mi
Coordinates33.6666°N, 10.3490°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.7"
80% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.34"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 9, 2025.

May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 101 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 118 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 110 km
Mar 4, 2003 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia M4.4 140 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 115 km
May 4, 2017 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia M4.4 80 km
May 29, 2008 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia M4.2 118 km
Sep 8, 2022 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia M4.1 96 km
Jan 5, 1998 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia M3.9 22 km
May 9, 2001 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia M3.8 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Wettest
November 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in

Zarat has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 55°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Zarat

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة حي الزهور الزارات
Collège Ezzarat
Lycée Ezzarat
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Museums in Zarat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée mémoire Zmerten
Musée militaire de la ligne défensive de Mareth

Farmers Markets in Zarat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert de Mareth
marché de gros

Restaurants in Zarat

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Java

Cafes in Zarat

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café
Java Time

Banks in Zarat

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Attijari Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Zarat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zarat

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Djerba Zarzis International AirportDJELarge Airport
Gabès Matmata International AirportGAEMedium Airport
Medenine AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zarat

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque Essalam - Zarat

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 Zarat

What is the population of Zarat?

Zarat has a population of 5,661 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 166 people per square mile, spread across 34.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zarat?

Zarat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.7 inches.

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