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Akjoujt, Mauritania

Inchiri · 🇲🇷 Mauritania

Akjoujt is a small city in Inchiri, Mauritania with a population of 15,851. Elevation: 449 ft (137 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
15,851 Population 3/sq mi density
449 ft Elevation 137 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
2.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nouakchott Timezone
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 22.7%
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.3%
187% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.2%
18% lower than US avg

People

Population15,851
Median Age22.1 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$2,136
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty10.2%

Health

Obesity22.7%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.0%
Depression6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
AQI70 (Moderate)
Rain2.1 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation449 ft (137 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+65.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband37.4%
Population15,851
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Coordinates19.7416°, -14.3853°
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott
Country🇲🇷 Mauritania
State / ProvinceInchiri
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation2.1 inches (54 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age22.1 years

Is Akjoujt a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Akjoujt receives an overall livability score of 1.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Akjoujt faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

At 10.3%, unemployment is notably high. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%.

Education

6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Akjoujt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F. Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. With 332 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 2.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 70.

Akjoujt has a population of 15,851 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 5,182.3 square miles. The median age is 22.1 years, 43% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49.1% male. 8.5% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 40.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

15,851
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
22.1yrs
Median Age
43% below US avg
5,182.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Akjoujt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Akjoujt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Akjoujt is N/A. Per capita income is $2,136 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 28.6, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Akjoujt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$2,136

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
187% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.2%
18% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living28.60 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Akjoujt, 22.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 9.0% have diabetes. 37.9% have high blood pressure. 8.0% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 0.0% report binge drinking. 87.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 6.9% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Akjoujt vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.7%
29% below US avg
Diabetes9.0%
High Blood Pressure37.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.0%
43% below US avg
Binge Drinking0.0%
Physical Inactivity87.3%
Depression6.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate40.0%

Food & Exercise

Akjoujt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 332 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 2.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 70 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 71% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 92°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average83.8°F
55% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall2.1 inches
94% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median70.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %71.4%

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area5,182.3 sq mi (13,422.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates19.7416°N, 14.3853°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
June 92°F (34°C) 0.1 in Warmest
July 92°F (33°C) 0.2 in
August 92°F (33°C) 0.8 in
September 92°F (33°C) 0.8 in Wettest
October 88°F (31°C) 0.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Akjoujt has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F — from 71°F in January to 92°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 2.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.8") and January the driest (0.0").

6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 82% below the national average of 33.7%. 65.0% have completed high school. 37.4% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
82% below US avg
High School+65.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area5,182.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access37.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Akjoujt

What is the population of Akjoujt?

Akjoujt has a population of 15,851 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 5,182.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 22.1 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49.1% male.

Is Akjoujt expensive to live in?

Akjoujt is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 28.6 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Akjoujt?

Akjoujt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 92°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 70.

How is the job market in Akjoujt?

The job market in Akjoujt faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.3% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Akjoujt?

6.0% of adults in Akjoujt hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Akjoujt?

The obesity rate in Akjoujt is 22.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.0% of adults are smokers. 87.3% are physically inactive. 6.9% of residents report depression.

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