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Touggourt
City in Ouargla, Algeria
Overview
Touggourt is a historic Saharan city in Ouargla Province, known for its oases, palm groves, and unique blend of contemporary and traditional Algerian life. Often referred to as the 'Gateway to the Desert,' Touggourt showcases distinctive mud-brick architecture and lively local markets.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Algeria
Province
Ouargla
Population
143,270
Time Zone
Africa/Algiers
Coordinates
33.11°, 6.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$505
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
21.6°C
Summer Avg
32.7°C
Winter Avg
10.5°C
Record High
48.7°C
Record Low
-1.7°C
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
76 mm
Internet Speed
59 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TGR
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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