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Akhfennir, Morocco

Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra · Morocco

Akhfennir is a small town in Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco with a population of 1,583. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

1,583 Population 102/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
2.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Akhfennir

Akhfennir is a small town in Tarfaya Province, in the Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra region of Morocco. The area is noted for Khenifiss National Park and Tarfaya-Akhfenir Wind Farm as well as the nearby former Spanish colony of Santa Cruz de la Mar Pequeña.

People

Population1,583
Density102/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain2.6 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population1,583
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates28.0946°, -12.0516°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceLaâyoune-Sakia El Hamra
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation2.6 inches (65 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Akhfennir

Akhfennir is a small town in Morocco (Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra) with a population of 1,583. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Akhfennir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 2.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above Morocco avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area15.6 sq mi (40.4 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates28.0946°N, 12.0516°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.6"
93% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.67"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lanzarote (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lanzarote Fissure vent(s) 670 m (2,198 ft) 1824 186 km
Fuerteventura Fissure vent(s) 529 m (1,736 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.3 in
April 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
August 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
October 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in Wettest

Akhfennir has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 62°F in January to 74°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 2.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Akhfennir

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel La Corniche Akhfenir
Hotel Restaurant Atlas
Hotel Restaurant Chez Eric
Hotel Sahara Beach
La Courbine d'Argent

Restaurants in Akhfennir

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa España
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Cafes in Akhfennir

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Dcheira
Cafe Manana
Café Youssef

Gas Stations in Akhfennir

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Atlas Sahara
MA #10245767944
MA #2543199473
MA #507773616

Banks in Akhfennir

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire البنك الشعبي

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca

🇲🇦 About Morocco

Capital Rabat
Population 36,029,138
Area 446,550 km²
GDP (USD) $146,036,093,667
GDP per capita $3,814
HDI 0.698
Life expectancy 75.3 years
Internet users 91.0%
Urban population 62.7%
Currency MAD (Dirham)
Languages Arabic, Berber
Calling code +212
TLD .ma
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Morocco

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ras l' âm
Jan 11 Proclamation of Independence Takdim watikat al-istiqlal
Jan 14 Amazigh New Year Id Yennayer
May 1 Labour Day Eid Ash-Shughl
Jul 30 Enthronement Eid Al-Ârch
Aug 14 Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab Oued Ed-Dahab Day
Aug 20 Revolution of the King and the People Thawrat al malik wa shâab
Aug 21 Youth Day Eid Al Chabab
Nov 6 Green March Eid Al Massira Al Khadra
Nov 18 Independence Day Eid Al Istiqulal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akhfennir

What is the population of Akhfennir?

Akhfennir has a population of 1,583 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 15.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Akhfennir?

Akhfennir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.6 inches.

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