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Al Jawf
City in Kufra, Libya
Overview
Al Jawf is a gateway city at the edge of the Libyan desert, serving as the administrative capital of the Kufra region. Its blend of local traditions and modest development make it both a practical base for desert expeditions and a snapshot into oasis town life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Libya
Popularate
Kufra
Population
42,079
Time Zone
Africa/Tripoli
Coordinates
24.20°, 23.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$540
Local Cost
$350
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
22.5°C
Summer Avg
30.8°C
Winter Avg
12.6°C
Record High
45.7°C
Record Low
-1.4°C
Humidity
28%
Precipitation
0 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AKF
Distance
3 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 1 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 45/100.
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