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Arafat, Mauritania
Nouakchott Sud · Mauritania
Arafat is a small town in Nouakchott Sud, Mauritania with a population of 0. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
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About Arafat
Arafat is a suburb of Nouakchott and urban commune in western Mauritania. It is the capital of Nouakchott-Sud Region and had a population of 216,919 in 2023.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0464°, -15.9719° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Country | 🇲🇷 Mauritania |
| State / Province | Nouakchott Sud |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 5.5 inches (141 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Arafat
Arafat is a small town in Mauritania (Nouakchott Sud) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.
Climate in Arafat
Arafat has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (30.7°C), the coldest is Jan (22°C). Average annual precipitation is 104 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above Mauritania avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 386.1 sq mi (1,000.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0464°N, 15.9719°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Arafat has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 72°F in December to 85°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 3.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.4") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Arafat
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El-Mina Jr High School | — | — | — | — |
| school grounds | — | — | — | — |
| École No. 9 المدرسة رقم | — | — | — | — |
| École Ahmed Jeddo مدرسة احمد جدو | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Ahmed Boussif مدرسة احمد بوسيف | — | — | — | — |
| École Gleuguem Motali | — | — | — | — |
| College كلية | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Ryad N°1 ليسي الرياض رقم | — | — | — | — |
| École Mokhtar Ould Daddah مدرسة مختار ولد داداه | — | — | — | — |
| CFPM Nouakchott مركز التدريب المهني للماهادرا نواكشوط | — | — | — | — |
| Arafat High School | — | — | — | — |
| École Cheikh Anta Diop | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Fuja Jakily مدرسة فوجى جاكيلي | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة حمزه | — | — | — | — |
| Site anfield centre formation Baba Diego | — | — | — | — |
| Scolaire | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe Scolaire Prive | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée d'Excellence 2 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Arafat
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Arafat
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galerie Zeinart | ||||
| Galerie Zeinart | ||||
| Musée National de la Mauritanie المتحف الوطني الموريتاني | ||||
| Musée National de la Mauritanie المتحف الوطني الموريتاني | ||||
| Musée urbain Turkya Daddah متحف الحضرية تركيا داداه | ||||
| Musée urbain Turkya Daddah متحف الحضرية تركيا داداه |
Libraries in Arafat
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Nationale de Mauritanie المكتبة الوطنية الموريتانية | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library of Nouakchott University | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Mauritanien d'Information pour le Développement Economique et Technique مركز المعلومات الموريتاني للتنمية الاقتصادية والتقنية | 0.0 | |||||
| Institut Français de Mauritanie المعهد الفرنسي لموريتانيا | 0.0 | |||||
| Institut Français de Mauritanie المعهد الفرنسي لموريتانيا | 0.0 | |||||
| مقر مجلس اللسان العربي | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Arafat
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 boutugue(اباتيك عشرة) | |||||
| 10 boutugue(اباتيك عشرة) | |||||
| AFARCO | |||||
| AFARCO | |||||
| Arafat Market | |||||
| El Ebrare Market | |||||
| El Ebrare Market | |||||
| Épicerie El-QOUDS بقالة القدس | |||||
| Épicerie El-QOUDS بقالة القدس | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Maché Letihad | |||||
| Maché Letihad | |||||
| Marché aux Légumes سوق الخضار | |||||
| Marché d'Ejev | |||||
| Marche Dar Beyda | |||||
| Marché de Bois سوق الخشب | |||||
| Marche de Noual | |||||
| Marche de Noual | |||||
| Marché de Sebkha سوق السبخة | |||||
| Marché du bétail سوق للماشية | |||||
| Marché du Charbon سوق الفحم | |||||
| Marché el Bechair | |||||
| Marché el Bechair | |||||
| Marché El Mina سوق المينا | |||||
| Marché es Sava | |||||
| Marché es Sava | |||||
| Marche Mgueysira Central | |||||
| Marche Mgueysira Central | |||||
| Marche Nasr | |||||
| Marche Nasr | |||||
| Marché Ould Hacen سوق ولد الحسن | |||||
| Marché Poto 11 | |||||
| Marché Poto 11 | |||||
| Marché Poto 4 | |||||
| Marché Poto 4 | |||||
| Marché Rahma | |||||
| Marché Rahma | |||||
| Marché Salah al-Din | |||||
| Marché Salah al-Din | |||||
| Marché Toujounine | |||||
| Marché Toujounine | |||||
| Mecca Market | |||||
| سوق المغربية |
Hotels in Arafat
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Arafat
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Arafat
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Arafat
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Arafat
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Arafat
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Arafat
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Arafat
82 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Arafat
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Arafat
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Arafat
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya ملعب الشيخة ولد بويدية | ||
| Stade Mellah | ||
| Stade Olympique de Nouakchott ملعب نواكشوط الأولمبي |
Airports Near Arafat
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport | NKC | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Arafat
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cp El Mina 3 | |
| Mauripost مكتب البريد |
Treatment Centers in Arafat
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Center medical de la Police Nationale | ||
| Clinique Assalam عيادة السلام | ||
| Clinique El Inaya | ||
| Clinique EL Menar Toujounine | ||
| Clinique Essha | ||
| Clinique Medico Chirurgicale | ||
| Erridha Clinic | ||
| GGRS | ||
| Polyclinique de Nouakchott مستوصف نواكشوط | ||
| مصحة الرضوان |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Arafat
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aboubakr Essiddigh | |
| Al-Hassan Mosque was born b | |
| Almsumi mosque | |
| Centre Hamed ben Jasme مركز حمد بن ناصر بن جاسم آل ثاني | |
| Djamaâ El-Safa جامع الصفا والامان | |
| Grande Mosquée d'Arafat | |
| Grande Mosquée d'Arafat | |
| Institut Warch معهد ورش | |
| Jami Al-Awwabin جامع الأوابين | |
| Jamie Al-Ijaba مسجد الإجابة | |
| Jamie As-Sakinah | |
| Masjid Arrida | |
| Masjid Neteg | |
| Mosque previously Shafei | |
| Mosquée & Mahadra | |
| Mosquée AL Tawba | |
| Mosquée Al-Aoun جامع العون | |
| Mosquée Al-Firdaws مسجد الفردوس | |
| Mosquée Al-Madina مسجد المدينة | |
| Mosquée Al-Mujahidin |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arafat
What is the weather like in Arafat?
Arafat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.5 inches.