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Aleg, Mauritania
Brakna · Mauritania
Aleg is a small city in Brakna, Mauritania with a population of 19,183. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 85°F (30°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Aleg
Aleg is the capital of the Brakna Region, in Mauritania. It is located at 17°3′0″N 13°55′0″W. The city name means “ascending path” in Zenaga.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,183 |
| Population Density | 566 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.0531°, -13.9131° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Country | 🇲🇷 Mauritania |
| State / Province | Brakna |
| Average Temperature | 85°F (30°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.7 inches (171 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Aleg
Aleg is a small city in Mauritania (Brakna) with a population of 19,183. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 90°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.
Climate in Aleg
Aleg has an average annual temperature of 29.6°C (85°F). The hottest month is Jun (35.4°C), the coldest is Jan (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 301 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 85.3°F |
| 58% above Mauritania avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 33.9 sq mi (87.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 566/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0531°N, 13.9131°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 89°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Aleg has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 74°F in January to 93°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and March the driest (0.0").
Farmers Markets in Aleg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Souk Makkah سوق مكة |
Hotels in Aleg
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Aleg
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Aleg
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Aleg
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Aleg
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Abbaye Airport | BGH | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aleg
What is the population of Aleg?
Aleg has a population of 19,183 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 566 people per square mile, spread across 33.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Aleg?
Aleg has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.7 inches.