Al Khums
Leptis Magna, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies on the eastern edge of Al Khums, a coastal city in northwestern Libya. The ruins — a major draw in the wider region — sit close to the Mediterranean shore, with agricultural hinterlands stretching inland toward the mountains. Al Khums also serves as the administrative centre of the Murqub district.
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- Population201,943
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.2 km2.0 mi
Nearest airports
Al Khums: quick answers
Where is Al Khums?
Al Khums is in Libya.
How do you get to Al Khums?
The nearest airport is Misrata (MRA), about 1 hr 36 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Al Khums?
The warmest month is August, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C56°F. The wettest month is January, with about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Al Khums?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 restaurants and 15 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Al Khums?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Zliten.