Aleg, Mauritania
Brakna · Mauritania
Aleg is a small city in Brakna, Mauritania with a population of 27,120. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 85°F (30°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 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 | 27,120 |
| Population Density | 800 / 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 27,120. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 33.9 sq mi (87.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 800/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 27,120 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 800 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. Annual rainfall totals 6.7 inches.
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