What grows in Souarekh
El-Tarf, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Souarekh
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,007 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — January, February, November and December look short of rain. Plant at the early end of the window, favour quicker and more drought-tolerant crops, and keep moisture in the soil: mulch, and weed early. |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.2 °C over the growing months. Heat makes the same rain do less, so a dry spell bites sooner: do not plant late, and shade or mulch what you can. |
| What that supports | enough rain for one full main crop, warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth |
| Ground this covers | 2 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 91% of this area. |
| 91% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 252 growing days · about 940 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 9% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 251 growing days · about 910 mm · September to May |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Souarekh
91% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 26 crops
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MandarinFavourablePlant 3 Sep 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.9 t/ha
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WheatFavourablePlant 3 Sep 2026 – 11 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
4.3–4.4 t/ha expected
· about 6.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 3 Sep 2026 – 23 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
21.6–22.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.9 t/ha
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Common beanFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.1–2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 11 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 7 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.2–22.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CabbageFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 44.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 62.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TeffFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
7.6–8.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 18 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
· about 40.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GarlicFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
CucumberFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 24 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 2 Sep 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Steep slope -
LemonFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 18 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.1 t/ha expected
· about 21.0 t/ha
Frost risk -
CarrotFavourablePlant 2 Sep 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 2 Sep 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 40.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinModeratePlant 13 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SunflowerModeratePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TomatoModeratePlant 20 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 62.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TobaccoModeratePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SoybeanModeratePlant 9 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 3.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
9% sub-humid, mild winter — 25 crops
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MandarinFavourablePlant 3 Sep 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.9 t/ha
Steep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 3 Sep 2026 – 23 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
20.0–20.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.9 t/ha
Steep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WheatFavourablePlant 3 Sep 2026 – 11 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.3–3.4 t/ha expected
· about 6.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.6–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LemonFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.2 t/ha expected
· about 21.0 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 11 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 7 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.9–17.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CabbageFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 62.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 19 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.9–23.1 t/ha expected
· about 40.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeffFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
5.8–6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 3 Sep 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Steep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 3 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 3 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 40.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 3 Sep 2026 – 11 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.7 t/ha expected
· about 3.9 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GarlicFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinModeratePlant 11 Dec 2026 – 4 Feb 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SunflowerModeratePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
TomatoModeratePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 62.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
Rain-fed. These dates are worked out from each place's own rainfall, for a field watered by the season — with irrigation a window can open earlier, close later, or come round more than once a year. Check your own field under What grows, or get the Divisi app for a calendar dated to your farm.
What grows in Souarekh with irrigation
These need water applied — rain alone will not carry them here. The dates are the windows their own water supply allows.
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WatermelonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 44.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 44.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Early-maturing — escapes late drought
What Divisi would not plant in Souarekh
Every crop in the catalogue is scored against this district, not only the ones that work — so the list above is a decision rather than a shortlist. These are the rest, with what ruled each one out.
- Mango Moderate — Frost & pests
- Banana Moderate — Frost & pests
- Arabica coffee Moderate — Frost & pests
- Robusta coffee Moderate — Frost & pests
- Enset Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tea Moderate — Frost & pests
- Amaranth Moderate — Water
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- Okra Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cashew Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cassava Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Taro Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cotton Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cowpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Finger millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Fonio Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable — Temperature
- Grapefruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Green gram Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lime Unsuitable — Temperature
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Moringa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Temperature
- Papaya Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sorghum Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Temperature
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 47 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Souarekh, and the map colours which kind of ground each part of it is. Your own soil, slope and rainfall will shift the dates — the Divisi app works them out for your field, and dates each job that follows.
Or check your field firstThis calendar moves
Planting windows shift with the forecast. Leave your email and we'll send what changed, and a note when planting time nears — a couple of emails a month at most.
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Souarekh?
Common bean, Mandarin, Sweet orange, Wheat, Beetroot all rate well in Souarekh — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Common bean in Souarekh?
In Souarekh the window for Common bean runs 14 Sep 2026 to 17 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Souarekh?
Divisi does. It reads Souarekh's own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average, so the planting dates and crop shortlist on this page are the same ones the app works out for a field here — then dates each job for that field, and keeps working with no signal.
Is this exact for my own field?
No — these are readings taken across Souarekh, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.