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Ayoun El Atrous, Mauritania
Hodh El Gharbi · Mauritania
Ayoun El Atrous is a small city in Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania with a population of 28,174. Elevation: 771 ft (235 m). Average temperature: 85°F (30°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ayoun El Atrous
Ayoun al Atrous is a town in southern Mauritania. It is located at around 16°40′0″N 9°37′0″W. It is the capital of Hodh El Gharbi region.
People
Climate
| Population | 28,174 |
| Population Density | 92 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.6614°, -9.6149° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Country | 🇲🇷 Mauritania |
| State / Province | Hodh El Gharbi |
| Average Temperature | 85°F (30°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.8 inches (199 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ayoun El Atrous
Ayoun El Atrous is a small city in Mauritania (Hodh El Gharbi) with a population of 28,174. The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet (235 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.
Climate in Ayoun El Atrous
Ayoun El Atrous has an average annual temperature of 30.6°C (87°F). The hottest month is Jun (36.4°C), the coldest is Jan (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 233 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 85.3°F |
| 58% above Mauritania avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 305.1 sq mi (790.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 92/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.6614°N, 9.6149°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 95°F (35°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 95°F (35°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 89°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in |
Ayoun El Atrous has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 72°F in January to 95°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Ayoun El Atrous
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée d'Aioun ثانوية لعيون | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ayoun El Atrous
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Ayoun El Atrous
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché d'Aioun سوق العيون |
Hotels in Ayoun El Atrous
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ayoun El Atrous
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ayoun El Atrous
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ayoun El Atrous
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ayoun El Atrous
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aioun el Atrouss Airport | AEO | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ayoun El Atrous
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mauripost الشركة الموريتانية للبريد |
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What is the population of Ayoun El Atrous?
Ayoun El Atrous has a population of 28,174 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 92 people per square mile, spread across 305.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ayoun El Atrous?
Ayoun El Atrous has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.8 inches.