’Elb el Jmel, Mauritania
Brakna · Mauritania
’Elb el Jmel is a small city in Brakna, Mauritania with a population of 27,120. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 85°F (30°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 ’Elb el Jmel
Aleg is the capital of the Brakna Region, in Mauritania. It is located at 17°3′0″N 13°55′0″W. The city name means “ascending path” in Zenaga.
People
Climate
| Population | 27,120 |
| Population Density | 800 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.0105°, -13.9710° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Country | 🇲🇷 Mauritania |
| State / Province | Brakna |
| Average Temperature | 85°F (30°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.7 inches (171 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About ’Elb el Jmel
’Elb el Jmel is a small city in Mauritania (Brakna) with a population of 27,120. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 90°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.
Climate in ’Elb el Jmel
’Elb el Jmel has an average annual temperature of 29.6°C (85°F). The hottest month is Jun (35.4°C), the coldest is Jan (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 301 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 85.3°F |
| 58% above Mauritania avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 33.9 sq mi (87.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 800/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0105°N, 13.9710°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) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 89°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
’Elb el Jmel has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 74°F in January to 93°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and March the driest (0.0").
Schools in ’Elb el Jmel
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary school | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in ’Elb el Jmel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Souk Makkah سوق مكة |
Airports Near ’Elb el Jmel
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Abbaye Airport | BGH | Small Airport |
| Boutilimit Airport | OTL | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in ’Elb el Jmel
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mosquée Al-Firdaws |
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What is the population of ’Elb el Jmel?
’Elb el Jmel has a population of 27,120 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 800 people per square mile, spread across 33.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in ’Elb el Jmel?
’Elb el Jmel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 6.7 inches.
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