Boujdour, Western Sahara

Western Sahara

Boujdour is a mid-size city in Western Sahara with a population of 57,360. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

57,360 Population 456/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
1.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / El Aaiun Timezone

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About Boujdour

Boujdour

Boujdour is a city in the disputed territory of Western Sahara, near Cape Bojador.
It is occupied by Morocco, which includes it in the administrative division of the Southern Provinces.
It is an urban municipality in Boujdour Province, in the Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra region.

People

Population57,360
Density456/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain1.6 in/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population57,360
Population Density456 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates26.1307°, -14.4851°
TimezoneAfrica/El_Aaiun
Country🇪🇭 Western Sahara
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation1.6 inches (41 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Boujdour

Boujdour is a mid-size city in Western Sahara with a population of 57,360. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/El_Aaiun.

Climate in Boujdour

Boujdour has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.6°C), the coldest is Jan (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 195 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.1°C / 63°F 9.7° / 26.5° 5.3
Feb 18.1°C / 65°F 10.9° / 28° 2.4
Mar 18.5°C / 65°F 12.8° / 30.1° 98.4
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 14° / 29.8° 0.9
May 20.5°C / 69°F 15.2° / 29.7° 6.3
Jun 21.5°C / 71°F 17° / 29.2° 70.0
Jul 22.7°C / 73°F 17.6° / 32.2° 0.6
Aug 23.6°C / 75°F 18.3° / 36° 0.8
Sep 23.4°C / 74°F 18.7° / 32.1° 2.9
Oct 22.9°C / 73°F 16.7° / 34.4° 1.7
Nov 20.9°C / 70°F 14.2° / 30.9° 1.9
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 11.4° / 27.7° 4.0
Boujdour enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 1.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above Western Sahara avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area125.7 sq mi (325.6 km²)
Population Density456/sq mi
Coordinates26.1307°N, 14.4851°W
TimezoneAfrica/El_Aaiun

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.6"
96% below Western Sahara avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.47"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6.

Jan 18, 2022 161 km S of Costa Calma, Spain M4.6 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
August 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in Wettest

Boujdour has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 64°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.5") and May the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Boujdour

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Hotels in Boujdour

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Qods
Hotel Manarat
Hôtel Taiba

Restaurants in Boujdour

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lameniar

Cafes in Boujdour

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Aljadida
Café César
Café Joumana
مقهى

Bus Stations in Boujdour

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EH #290377251

Gas Stations in Boujdour

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atlas
Atlas Sahara
EH #11383718377
EH #12357697468
EH #1335909680
PNA

Banks in Boujdour

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Attijariwafa Bank
Banque Populaire البنك الشعبي

Stadiums & Teams in Boujdour

TeamLeagueDivision

Post Offices in Boujdour

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Boujdour بوجدور

Churches & Religious Organizations in Boujdour

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد
مسجد الروحان

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/El_Aaiun
Twinned With
Abetone, Keta, Lozio, Pergine Valdarno, San Miniato, Scarlino, Volterra

🇪🇭 About Western Sahara

Capital El-Aaiun
Population 273,008
Area 266,000 km²
HDI 0.580
Currency MAD (Dirham)
Languages Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
Calling code +2
TLD .eh
Driving side right

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What is the population of Boujdour?

Boujdour has a population of 57,360 residents and is located in Western Sahara. The population density is 456 people per square mile, spread across 125.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Boujdour?

Boujdour enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 1.6 inches.

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