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Metlaoui
City in Gafsa, Tunisia
Overview
Metlaoui is a small city in southwest Tunisia, known for its phosphate mining heritage and as a gateway to the stunning Gorges de Selja. Visitors can expect a traditional Tunisian atmosphere, friendly locals, and unique desert landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Tunisia
Governorate
Gafsa
Population
38,634
Time Zone
Africa/Tunis
Coordinates
34.32°, 8.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$483
Local Cost
$237
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
29.2°C
Winter Avg
8.5°C
Record High
44.1°C
Record Low
-4.5°C
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
204 mm
Internet Speed
51 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
78 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GAF
Distance
41 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 58/100.
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