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Dar el Barka, Mauritania
Brakna · Mauritania
Dar el Barka is a small city in Brakna, Mauritania with a population of 12,353. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).
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About Dar el Barka
Dar El Barka is a town and commune in the Brakna Region of southern Mauritania.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,353 |
| Population Density | 41 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.6829°, -14.7003° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Country | 🇲🇷 Mauritania |
| State / Province | Brakna |
| Average Temperature | 84°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.2 inches (208 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dar el Barka
Dar el Barka is a small city in Mauritania (Brakna) with a population of 12,353. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.
Climate in Dar el Barka
Dar el Barka has an average annual temperature of 29.7°C (85°F). The hottest month is Jun (33.2°C), the coldest is Jan (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 245 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 84.4°F |
| 56% above Mauritania avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 305.2 sq mi (790.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.6829°N, 14.7003°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 89°F (32°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Dar el Barka has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 74°F in January to 91°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (0.0").
Farmers Markets in Dar el Barka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché Municipal |
Airports Near Dar el Barka
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Abbaye Airport | BGH | Small Airport |
| Podor Airport | POD | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Dar el Barka?
Dar el Barka has a population of 12,353 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 305.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dar el Barka?
Dar el Barka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.2 inches.