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Az Zāwīyah

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Avoid non‑essential travel to Az Zāwīyah; the region may be affected by the same threats that prompted the advisory for Tripoli, Benghazi, Al‑Bayda and Derna.

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Az Zāwīyah month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Az Zāwīyah are typically March, April and November, with average daytime highs around 23–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low 9°C), and December the wettest (about 42 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January17.88.7288.7
February19.59.4239.4
March22.711.81810.4
April26.314.51111.0
May29.718.0711.8
June33.921.7212.9
July35.223.0013.2
August35.023.6212.4
September33.522.81511.4
October29.118.8279.7
November24.014.2249.3
December19.410.4428.6

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  • Esam Osman

    Senior Lecturer at University of Zawia, Az Zāwīyah

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Local business and employers

  • University of Zawia

    Higher‑education institution located in Az Zāwīyah

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Zawiya (Az Zāwīyah)

    Coastal city in north‑western Libya

  • Az Zawiyah Governorate (1963‑1983)

    Former Libyan governorate whose capital was Zawiya

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01 · Overview

Az Zāwīyah, in brief

Az Zāwīyah is a city in Libya. It lies at 32.7571° N latitude and 12.72764° E longitude within the Az Zawiyah administrative district.

Where is Az Zāwīyah located geographically?

The city occupies a position in north‑western Libya, positioned on the Mediterranean‑facing side of the country’s interior. Its coordinates place it inland from the coastal plain, providing a reference point for mapping and navigation.

Which administrative division includes Az Zāwīyah?

Az Zāwīyah is part of the Az Zawiyah district, an administrative unit that shares its name with the city. This district functions as a sub‑national entity under the national government of Libya.

How many residents are recorded in Az Zāwīyah?

The latest available figure lists a population of approximately 200 000 people. This count reflects the size of the urban community as recorded in official sources.

What time zone does Az Zāwīyah observe?

The city follows the Africa/Tripoli time zone, aligning its standard time with the rest of the country.

What currency circulates in Az Zāwīyah?

Transactions in the city are conducted using the Libyan dinar, abbreviated LYD.

Which languages are commonly used in Az Zāwīyah?

Official and everyday communication includes Arabic as spoken in Libya (ar‑LY), alongside Italian and English, reflecting the multilingual character of the population.

Attribute Value
Country Libya
Administrative district Az Zawiyah
Latitude 32.7571° N
Longitude 12.72764° E
Population 200 000
Time zone Africa/Tripoli
Currency Libyan dinar (LYD)
Languages Arabic (ar‑LY), Italian, English

For additional geographic details, see the GeoNames record for Az Zāwīyah.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Az Zāwīyah located and what are its coordinates?

Az Zāwīyah is situated in Libya at geographic coordinates 32.7571, 12.7276 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Az Zāwīyah?

Az Zāwīyah has a recorded population of approximately 200,000 and observes the Africa/Tripoli time zone (LYD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Az Zāwīyah?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Az Zāwīyah include ar-LY, it, en, and the circulating currency is LYD.

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