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Zuwarah, Libya

An Nuqāţ al Khams · Libya

Zuwarah is a mid-size city in An Nuqāţ al Khams, Libya with a population of 33,887. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

33,887 Population 127/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
8.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Zuwarah

Zuwarah

Zuwarah, Zuwara, or Zwara is a coastal city in north-western Libya.

People

Population33,887
Density127/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain8.9 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population33,887
Population Density127 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates32.9312°, 12.0820°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceAn Nuqāţ al Khams
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation8.9 inches (226 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zuwarah

Zuwarah is a mid-size city in Libya (An Nuqāţ al Khams) with a population of 33,887. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Zuwarah

Zuwarah has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 194 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 38.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 24.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 16.4
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 10.6
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 9.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 29.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 36.1
Zuwarah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Libya avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area267.3 sq mi (692.3 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates32.9312°N, 12.0820°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.9"
77% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.73"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 2, 2023.

Nov 11, 1990 89 km ENE of Midoun, Tunisia M5.2 118 km
May 11, 2013 2 km WNW of Al Ajaylat, Libya M4.7 31 km
May 4, 2017 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia M4.4 110 km
Apr 2, 2023 near the coast of Libya M4.1 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 80°F (26°C) 0.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in Wettest

Zuwarah has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 55°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Zuwarah

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ali Baqoosh School
Sulieman Al Barouni School
Secondary Social Science
مدرسة الشهيد عبدالعزيز حنيش
Salim Abubakar School
المعهد العالي للعلوم والتقنية زوارة
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Radio Stations near Zuwarah

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Zuwarah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
جمعية زوارة للهوية و التراث

Farmers Markets in Zuwarah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
الإدريسي هوم للمنزلية

Hotels in Zuwarah

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Salam Hotel ، Zuara
Dolphin Hotel -Zuara
Zuara Hotel

Restaurants in Zuwarah

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant

Cafes in Zuwarah

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Big Bite
Cafe
Cafe
cafe cerutti
Cafè Zuara

Theatres in Zuwarah

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Theatre Zuara

Clinics in Zuwarah

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Artificial Kidney Center
Libyan Red Crescent Society

Gas Stations in Zuwarah

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Gas Station
LY #8761605093
LY #8761693809

Banks in Zuwarah

11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agriculture Bank-Zuara
AL WAHDA Bank -Zuara
ALWAHA Bank -Zuara
AMAN Bank-Zuara
Bank of Nutrition and Real Estate Investment - Zauara
JUMHOURIA Bank -Zuara
JUMHOURIA Bank- Zuara
SAHARA Bank -Zauara
SAHARA Bank -Zauara
Trade and Development Bank
United Bank -Zuara

Airports Near Zuwarah

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Okba Ibn Nafa Air BaseMedium Airport
Zuwarah International AirportWAXSmall Airport

Post Offices in Zuwarah

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Zuara Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zuwarah

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al-Talala Mosque
Kassar mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Omar Ibn Abdulaziz Mosque
مسجد أولاد عيسى
مسجد السلام
مسجد العطاطشة
مسجد بلال بن رباح
مسجد زوارة الكبير
مسجد ولدون

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 Zuwarah

What is the population of Zuwarah?

Zuwarah has a population of 33,887 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 127 people per square mile, spread across 267.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zuwarah?

Zuwarah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.9 inches.

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