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Bababé, Mauritania

Brakna · 🇲🇷 Mauritania

Bababé is a small city in Brakna, Mauritania with a population of 8,869. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 86°F (30°C).

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
8,869 Population 313/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
86°F Avg Temperature 30°C
8.9 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

Population8,869
Median Age22.1 yrs
Density313/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 Temp86°F (30°C)
AQI70 (Moderate)
Rain8.9 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband37.4%
Population8,869
Population Density313 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates16.3371°, -13.9529°
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott
Country🇲🇷 Mauritania
State / ProvinceBrakna
Average Temperature86°F (30°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation8.9 inches (226 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age22.1 years

Is Bababé a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bababé 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. Bababé 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

Bababé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F. Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. With 320 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 70.

Bababé has a population of 8,869 with a density of 313 people per square mile, spread across 28.3 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

8,869
Total Population
313
People / sq mi
22.1yrs
Median Age
43% below US avg
28.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Bababé vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Bababé vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bababé 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: Bababé 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 Bababé, 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: Bababé 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

Bababé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 8.9 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 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average85.9°F
59% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall8.9 inches
77% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median70.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %71.4%

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area28.3 sq mi (73.3 km²)
Population Density313/sq mi
Coordinates16.3371°N, 13.9529°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
April 89°F (32°C) 0.0 in
May 93°F (34°C) 0.1 in Warmest
June 93°F (34°C) 0.5 in
July 90°F (32°C) 2.0 in
August 88°F (31°C) 3.3 in Wettest
September 89°F (32°C) 2.4 in
October 90°F (32°C) 0.4 in
November 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in

Bababé has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F — from 75°F in January to 93°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") 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 Density313/sq mi
Total Area28.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access37.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Bababé

What is the population of Bababé?

Bababé has a population of 8,869 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 313 people per square mile, spread across 28.3 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 Bababé expensive to live in?

Bababé 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 Bababé?

Bababé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 70.

How is the job market in Bababé?

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

How are the schools in Bababé?

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

How healthy is Bababé?

The obesity rate in Bababé 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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