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Murzuq

AR مرزق

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Location & Surroundings

Murzuk is a town in Murzuq District, Libya with 30,491 inhabitants, at 449 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wadi 'Utbah, 41 km to the northwest. The national capital Tripoli is about 780 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sebha, about 130 km away.

Also known as: مرزق · Мурзук · Marzūq · Mursuk · Murzuch · Mourzouk

Overview

Murzuk is town in Libya — AR بلدة في جنوب ليبيا.

It is located in Murzuq District, Libya.

The population is about 47,324 (2008).

The elevation is around 395 metre.

Also known as: Murzuq

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Basic Data

  • Country Libya
  • Located in Murzuq District
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    25° 54' 56" N, 13° 55' 6" E
  • Elevation DEM: 449 m
  • Timezone Africa/Tripoli
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 30,491
  • Pop. Density 5,509 p/km²
  • Built-up 31.1%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Dinar (LYD)
  • Phone Prefix +218

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Alternate Names

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مرزق
en
Murzuk
ru
Мурзук
Marzūq
vo
Mursuk
Murzuch
Mourzouk

Weather in Murzuq

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Murzuq, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 5.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 27.5 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.

Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
5.6 m/s NE (46 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,020.7 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 22.6 5.6 46 34 1,020.7 - / 0.00 93 0.0 n/a
6h 21.6 5.6 93 43 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 67 8.9 n/a
12h 27.5 5.1 96 28 1,020.3 0.00 / 0.00 22 647.7 n/a
18h 26.0 5.0 83 31 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 335.9 n/a
Tomorrow 22.2 7.3 62 35 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
30h 20.4 5.4 87 39 1,022.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 9.0 n/a
36h 26.5 5.0 64 26 1,020.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 657.6 n/a
42h 24.7 4.6 60 24 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 345.5 n/a
Tuesday 21.1 5.7 49 38 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
54h 19.5 4.1 88 42 1,021.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 8.9 n/a
60h 26.5 4.9 78 24 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 660.1 n/a
66h 24.5 4.2 77 25 1,019.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 345.6 n/a
Wednesday 21.2 4.7 55 33 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Murzuq?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 5.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 27.5 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Murzuq today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Murzuq?
Local time is 09:42. Time zone: Africa/Tripoli (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Murzuq?
Murzuq is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Murzuq?
Population about 30,491.
What is the elevation of Murzuq?
DEM 449 m.
Where is Murzuq located?
It is at 25.91552, 13.91839 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Murzuq in?
It is in Libya.

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Last updated 2023-12-21
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