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Zawiya, Libya

Az Zāwiyah · Libya

Zawiya is a large city in Az Zāwiyah, Libya with a population of 186,123. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

186,123 Population 695/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
9.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Zawiya

Zawiya

Zawiya, officially Zawia, is a city in northwestern Libya, situated on the Libyan coastline of the Mediterranean Sea about 47 km (29 mi) west of Tripoli, in the historic region of Tripolitania. Zawiya is the capital of the Zawiya District.

People

Population186,123
Density695/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain9.8 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population186,123
Population Density695 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates32.7522°, 12.7278°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceAz Zāwiyah
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation9.8 inches (248 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zawiya

Zawiya is a large city in Libya (Az Zāwiyah) with a population of 186,123. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Zawiya

Zawiya has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (14.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 323 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.7°C / 59°F 10.8° / 20.6° 30.4
Feb 14.8°C / 59°F 11° / 21.9° 42.5
Mar 16°C / 61°F 12.2° / 25° 10.6
Apr 17.9°C / 64°F 14° / 28.4° 10.1
May 21.1°C / 70°F 17° / 31.5° 16.5
Jun 24.8°C / 77°F 20.2° / 35.9° 2.4
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 24° / 34.8° 0.1
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 25.8° / 38.3° 7.1
Sep 27.5°C / 82°F 24.1° / 33.7° 18.2
Oct 24.6°C / 76°F 20.9° / 32.3° 48.0
Nov 20.9°C / 70°F 15.7° / 27.2° 30.9
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 12.3° / 22.9° 106.7
Zawiya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above Libya avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area267.8 sq mi (693.7 km²)
Population Density695/sq mi
Coordinates32.7522°N, 12.7278°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.8"
74% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on May 10, 2025.

May 11, 2013 2 km WNW of Al Ajaylat, Libya M4.7 35 km
May 10, 2025 62 km NE of Tājūrā’, Libya M4.2 117 km
Apr 2, 2023 near the coast of Libya M4.1 76 km
Sep 15, 2024 69 km N of Al Khums, Libya M4.0 148 km
Feb 27, 2005 86 km NNE of T?j?r?’, Libya M3.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Zawiya has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Zawiya

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
School
مدرسة اﻹستقامة للتعليم اﻷساسي بنين
مدرسة الاستقامة للتعليم الأساسي بنين
مدرسة أسماء بنت أبي بكر
School
South Boys School
South Girls School
School of the late Mohamed al-Megrahi Zhiwi Ajili
Abdul Wahid school
Mohammed Mustafa Kamel Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Zawiya

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
إذاعة نور الإيمان المسموعة 105.7 FM AAC
The Salaf Way 100.3 FM Tripoli LY islam, islamic MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Zawiya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Púnico (Cartago)
Museo Romano Sabratha
Surman municipal Museum

Libraries in Zawiya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bookstore0.0
Bookstore0.0
Saqer cnter0.0
Saqer cnter0.0
الازهران للقرطاسية و الادوات المكتبية0.0
الازهران للقرطاسية و الادوات المكتبية0.0
الاوائل0.0
الاوائل0.0
العالمية للقرطاسية0.0
العالمية للقرطاسية0.0
المكتبة العصرية0.0
المكتبة العصرية0.0
ديلة القرطاسية و الادوات المكتبية0.0
ديلة القرطاسية و الادوات المكتبية0.0
شركة العالمية الجديدة القرطاسية و الادوات المكتبية0.0
شركة العالمية الجديدة القرطاسية و الادوات المكتبية0.0
مكتبة طالب العلم0.0

Farmers Markets in Zawiya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ASHAFAQ ATHAHABI
Market No. 1
ابناء شعرون للمواد الغذائية
ابناء شعرون للمواد الغذائية
البركة للحوم الحمراء والبيضاء
البركة للحوم الحمراء والبيضاء
السلخانة الحديثة للحوم البيضاء والحمراء
السلخانة الحديثة للحوم البيضاء والحمراء
العفيف للاحدية والحقائب
العفيف للاحدية والحقائب
العفيف للملابس اطفال ،نساء،رجال
العفيف للملابس اطفال ،نساء،رجال
جهاد للحوم
جهاد للحوم
سوق
سوق البر للمواد الغذائية
سوق البر للمواد الغذائية
سوق الماية المجمع
سوق جهاد للمواد الغذائية
سوق جهاد للمواد الغذائية
مالك للتسوق-مواد غذائية
مالك للتسوق-مواد غذائية

Hotels in Zawiya

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Anwar Hotel
Al Burj Hotel
Jewel of the Corner Hotel

Restaurants in Zawiya

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chicken Restaurant
مطعم ابودربالة
مطعم سولار

Cafes in Zawiya

13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acacus Cafe
alshoaala
Cafe
coffe evil
Costa
Costa coffee
Fast Food
Moryal Coffee
Saraya Cafe
sweet mix
البياصة
جوهرة الميدان. ... افطار صباحي وجبات
رمضان ابودربالة للمٱكولات الخفيفة

Clinics in Zawiya

8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL RAZI Dental Clinic
Ashorouq Clinic
Dental Clinic
Diabetes and endocrine treatment center
Healthcare Complex Zawia
LY #919788700
مركز فارس الطبي
نواة المستقبل

Dentists in Zawiya

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

عيادة اسنان
مركز الريان لطب وجراحة الأسنان

Gas Stations in Zawiya

21 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
Fuel station
Fuel station
Krash fuel station
LY #10281936152
LY #4373312095
LY #4373312395
LY #7231360586
LY #7231381685
LY #8016862813
LY #8745923364
محطة وقود

Banks in Zawiya

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL WAHA Bank -Zawia
AL WAHA Bank -Zawia
AL WAHDA Bank -Azzawia
Bank of commerce and development
Bank of Nutrition and Real Estate Investment - Azzawia
JUMHOURIA Bank- Azzawia city
JUMHOURIA Bank- islamic azzawia
National Commercial Bank-Zawia
North Africa Bank -Azzawia

Gyms in Zawiya

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FC Olympic Zawia

Stadiums & Teams in Zawiya

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zawiya

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mitiga International AirportMJILarge Airport
Abu Aisha Agricultural Aviation AirportSmall Airport
Zuwarah International AirportWAXSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Zawiya

19 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
A Nasr Clinic
Al Masa Dental Center
AL RAZI Dental Clinic
alayady albaitha clinic
As Salam Clinic
Asarya Clinic
Ashorouq Clinic
Dental Clinic
Dental Clinic
Diabetes and endocrine treatment center
Fajr Islam Clinic
Haneen Clinic
Healthcare Complex Zawia
Jama Atteb Clinic
عيادة انوار الخليج للعيون
مركز بلسم الطبي الزاوية
مركز فارس الطبي
مركز فارس الطبي
نواة المستقبل

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zawiya

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jamaah Rumhah
Mis.Asma Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque Abdul Wahid
Mosque of the field
Zawiya Church
جامع المقطوف
مسجد
مسجد الأنصار
مسجد الحشانة
مسجد القرضابية
مسجد القمودي الجديد
مسجد القمودي القديم
مسجد حمزة
مسجد فيصل
مسجد ومصلى نساء
مقبرة الشهداء

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)

Around Zawiya

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 51
Hospitals 12
Pharmacies 30
Restaurants 7
Cafes 38
Supermarkets 67
Banks 12
Hotels 5
Libraries 8
Parks 12
Police Stations 6
Places of Worship 57

🇱🇾 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 Zawiya

What is the population of Zawiya?

Zawiya has a population of 186,123 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 695 people per square mile, spread across 267.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zawiya?

Zawiya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.8 inches.

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