Barkouk
in Gouvernorat de Médenine, Tunisia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.851 and 10.852 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 51' 2" and E 10° 51' 6"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dinar - TND
Spoken languages:
Arabic, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:14 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Africa/Tunis
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:33 am and 6:55 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.733 and -176.350 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Matarakau
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Tunisia in Northern Africa

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Tunisia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Tunisia. Last Update: 2024-04-23 08:18:23

Delve into Barkouk

Barkouk in Gouvernorat de Médenine is a city located in Tunisia about 209 mi (or 336 km) south of Tunis, the country's capital town.

Current time in Barkouk is now 05:14 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Africa / Tunis with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports closer to Barkouk, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Tunisia is Djerba Zarzis International Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Tunisia is Amphitheatre of El Jem in a distance of 100 mi (or 161 km), North. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Medenine, Gabes, Sfax, Tataouine and Zuwarah. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 79%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed High wind, near gale with 24 km/h (15 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 79% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

17°C (62 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Broken clouds, fresh breeze.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

19°C (67 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Broken clouds, strong breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

19°C (66 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, strong breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

HASDRUBAL THALASSA SPA DJERBA

Address
1,7 mi
ZONE TOURISTIQUE
4116 Djerba
Tunisia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Isis Hotel and Spa

Address
1,7 mi
Zone Touristique
4116 Djerba
Tunisia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vincci Djerba Resort

Address
2,2 mi
Zone Touristique Sidi Bakour
4116 Djerba
Tunisia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


HAROUN DJERBA

Address
1,7 mi
ROUTE SIDI ZEKRI ZONE TOURISTIQUE
4180 Djerba
Tunisia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Les Alizés

Address
1,7 mi
Zone Touristique
4180 Djerba Houmet Souk
Tunisia

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Cedriana

Address
1,7 mi
BP 157 Zone Touristique Midoun
4116 Midoun
Tunisia

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 13:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Caribbean World Palma Djerba

Address
2,1 mi
BP 157 - Zone Touristique AGHIR MIDOU
4116 Djerba
Tunisia

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Le Grand Hotel Djerba

Address
2,2 mi
Rue Béchir Sfar
4180 Houmt Souq
Tunisia

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Djerba - Die Märkte in Houmt Souk und Midoun

Published: August 17, 2013
Length: 48:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Peter Menzel

Peter Menzel (PMMedia1): Wir besuchen die im Norden der Insel liegende Hauptstadt Houmt Souk. Der Ort war schon immer ein wichtiger Warenumschlagsplatz und der Handel gehört auch heute ...


Tunesien 2014 Wochenmarkt in HOUMT SOUK

Published: March 22, 2014
Length: 56:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alexander Schütze

Danke mit Empfehlung an: Hotel SENTIDO Djerba Beach Tunesie info.djerbabeach@sentidohotels.com http://www.sentidohotels.de/hotels/uebersicht/tunesien/tunesien-djerba/djerbabeach/ von: ...


Djerba - Houmt Souk - Bootsausflug zur Flamingoinsel - Piratenfahrt

Published: February 20, 2015
Length: 30:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Peter Menzel

Peter Menzel (PMMedia1): Im Hafen von Houmt Souk werden Bootsausflüge angeboten, die werbewirksam als Piratenfahrt bezeichnet werden. Wir nutzen diese Gelegenheit und gehen an Bord eines ...


Tunesien - Djerba - Inselrundfahrt Guellala Houmt Souk

Published: June 23, 2012
Length: 46:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Peter Menzel

Peter Menzel (PMMedia1): Die Insel Djerba ist 514 km² groß und liegt nur fünf Kilometer von der südtunesischen Küste entfernt. Wir machen eine Inselrundfahrt und wollen das Leben der Bewohner...


Tunesien - Djerba - Bootsausflug Houmt Souk

Published: July 04, 2012
Length: 46:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Peter Menzel

Peter Menzel (PMMedia1): Im Hafen von Houmt Souk werden Schiffsausflüge angeboten, die ganz auf den Tourismus ausgerichtet sind und werbewirksam als Piratenfahrt bezeichnet werden.


Tunesien 2014 Der Bazar von HOUMT SOUK

Published: March 22, 2014
Length: 23:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alexander Schütze

Danke mit Empfehlung an: Hotel SENTIDO Djerba Beach Tunesie info.djerbabeach@sentidohotels.com http://www.sentidohotels.de/hotels/uebersicht/tunesien/tunesien-djerba/djerbabeach/ von: ...


Tunesien 2014 Die City von HOUMT SOUK

Published: March 22, 2014
Length: 46:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Alexander Schütze

Danke mit Empfehlung an: Hotel SENTIDO Djerba Beach Tunesie info.djerbabeach@sentidohotels.com http://www.sentidohotels.de/hotels/uebersicht/tunesien/tunesien-djerba/djerbabeach/ von: ...


Salim Ben Hamidane - RCD dégage - Djerba Houmt Souk - 24.01.2011

Published: January 24, 2011
Length: 04:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mouaz Bd

Salim Ben Hamidane.


Tunesien 2014 Der Hafen von HOUMT SOUK

Published: March 22, 2014
Length: 58:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Alexander Schütze

Danke mit Empfehlung an: Hotel SENTIDO Djerba Beach Tunesie info.djerbabeach@sentidohotels.com http://www.sentidohotels.de/hotels/uebersicht/tunesien/tunesien-djerba/djerbabeach/ von: ...


GROUP DE DANCE HOUMT SOUK DJERBA

Published: April 24, 2013
Length: 26:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: achref beznyounes

GROUP DE DANCE HOUMT SOUK DJERBA.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Ghriba synagogue bombing

The Ghriba synagogue bombing was a deadly bombing carried out by Niser bin Muhammad Nasr Nawar in Tunisia on the El Ghriba synagogue. On April 11, 2002, a natural gas truck fitted with explosives drove past security barriers at the ancient Ghriba Synagogue on the Tunisian island of Djerba. The truck detonated at the front of the synagogue, killing 14 German tourists, three Tunisians, and two French nationals. More than 30 others were wounded.

Located at 33.8139, 10.8592 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Terrorism in Tunisia, Jews and Judaism in Tunisia, Terrorist incidents in 2002, Islam and antisemitism, 2002 in Tunisia, 21st-century attacks on synagogues and Jewish communal organizations, Suicide car and truck bombings, Terrorist attacks on places of worship, Mass murder in 2002, Djerba

El Ghriba synagogue

The ancient El Ghriba Synagogue,, also known as the Djerba Synagogue, is located on the Tunisian island of Djerba. It is situated in the Jewish village of Hara Seghira, (currently known as Er-Riadh), several kilometres southwest of Houmt Souk, the capital of Djerba.

Located at 33.8149, 10.8587 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Synagogues in Tunisia, Jewish pilgrimage sites, Djerba


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Barkouk, Barqūq