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Basseknou, Mauritania
Hodh Ech Chargi · Mauritania
Basseknou is a small city in Hodh Ech Chargi, Mauritania with a population of 12,232. Elevation: 909 ft (277 m). Average temperature: 85°F (29°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 12,232 |
| Population Density | 40 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.8665°, -5.9460° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Country | 🇲🇷 Mauritania |
| State / Province | Hodh Ech Chargi |
| Average Temperature | 85°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.6 inches (244 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Basseknou
Basseknou is a small city in Mauritania (Hodh Ech Chargi) with a population of 12,232. The city sits at an elevation of 909 feet (277 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.
Climate in Basseknou
Basseknou has an average annual temperature of 28.6°C (83°F). The hottest month is Jun (35°C), the coldest is Jan (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 407 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 84.7°F |
| 57% above Mauritania avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 306.3 sq mi (793.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.8665°N, 5.9460°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 94°F (35°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 87°F (30°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Basseknou has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 73°F in January to 94°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.0").
Libraries in Basseknou
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothéque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Basseknou
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Projet Marcol |
Restaurants in Basseknou
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Basseknou
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bassikounou Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Basseknou
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mosqué |
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What is the population of Basseknou?
Basseknou has a population of 12,232 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 306.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Basseknou?
Basseknou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.6 inches.