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Zawīlah, Libya

Murzuq District · Libya

Zawīlah is a small town in Murzuq District, Libya with a population of 4,434. Elevation: 1,368 ft (417 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

4,434 Population 16/sq mi density
1,368 ft Elevation 417 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
0.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Zawīlah

Zawila is a village in southwestern Libya. During the Middle Ages, it was the capital of the Fezzan region.

People

Population4,434
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain0.4 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Population4,434
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Coordinates26.1619°, 15.1252°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceMurzuq District
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation0.4 inches (11 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zawīlah

Zawīlah is a small town in Libya (Murzuq District) with a population of 4,434. The city sits at an elevation of 1,368 feet (417 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Zawīlah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 335 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 0.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,368 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average72.2°F
34% above Libya avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Area283.7 sq mi (734.7 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates26.1619°N, 15.1252°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.4"
99% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.12"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
May 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
June 87°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
July 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
August 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
September 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.0 in

Zawīlah has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 53°F in January to 87°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 0.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Zawīlah

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Secondary Zewila
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Castles in Zawīlah

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zawelah Castle

Gas Stations in Zawīlah

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LY #2039437298

Banks in Zawīlah

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JUMHOURIA Bank - Zawelah

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zawīlah

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jumaa Mosque

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Meteorites
241
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli

🇱🇾 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 Zawīlah

What is the population of Zawīlah?

Zawīlah has a population of 4,434 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 283.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zawīlah?

Zawīlah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.4 inches.

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