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Al Khums
City in Murqub, Libya
Overview
Al Khums is a lively Libyan port city known globally for the nearby Leptis Magna, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Mediterranean. Blending rich ancient history with authentic local life, it's a fascinating yet underrated destination.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Libya
Popularate
Murqub
Population
201,943
Time Zone
Africa/Tripoli
Coordinates
32.65°, 14.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$583
Local Cost
$282
Local Income
$220
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
20.7°C
Summer Avg
26.9°C
Winter Avg
14.1°C
Record High
43.8°C
Record Low
4.3°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
250 mm
Internet Speed
11 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
55 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
14
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 5 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 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.
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