El Aargub, Western Sahara
Western Sahara
El Aargub is a small city in Western Sahara with a population of 12,182. Elevation: 164 ft (50 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
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About El Aargub
El Argoub or El Aargub is a town in the disputed territory of Western Sahara. It is occupied by Morocco as a rural commune in Oued Ed-Dahab Province of the region of Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,182 |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.6088°, -15.8673° |
| Timezone | Africa/El_Aaiun |
| Country | 🇪🇭 Western Sahara |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.7 inches (42 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Aargub
El Aargub is a small city in Western Sahara with a population of 12,182. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/El_Aaiun.
Climate in El Aargub
El Aargub has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Sep (23.3°C), the coldest is Jan (18.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 27 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above Western Sahara avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.6088°N, 15.8673°W |
| Timezone | Africa/El_Aaiun |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in |
El Aargub has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in January to 75°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 1.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.5") and June the driest (0.0").
Libraries in El Aargub
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Massira | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Aargub
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché couvert Municipal El Massira | |||||
| Marché Couvert Municipal El Massira السوق البلدي المغطاة المسيرة | |||||
| Marché Du Moutons | |||||
| سوق السمك | |||||
| متاجر الجملة | |||||
| محلات الصيادين | |||||
| معدات الصيد |
Hotels in El Aargub
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Aargub
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Aargub
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Aargub
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Aargub
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dakhla Airport | VIL | Large Airport |
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What is the population of El Aargub?
El Aargub has a population of 12,182 residents and is located in Western Sahara..
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El Aargub enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 1.7 inches.
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