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El Ghediya, Mauritania

Tagant · Mauritania

El Ghediya is a small town in Tagant, Mauritania with a population of 1,709. Elevation: 1,198 ft (365 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

1,709 Population 1/sq mi density
1,198 ft Elevation 365 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
5.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nouakchott Timezone

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People

Population1,709
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain5.6 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation1,198 ft (365 m)
Population1,709
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,198 ft (365 m)
Coordinates17.8283°, -11.5789°
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott
Country🇲🇷 Mauritania
State / ProvinceTagant
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation5.6 inches (141 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Ghediya

El Ghediya is a small town in Mauritania (Tagant) with a population of 1,709. The city sits at an elevation of 1,198 feet (365 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.

El Ghediya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 5.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,198 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average83.6°F
55% above Mauritania avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,198 ft (365 m)
Area1,517.0 sq mi (3,929.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates17.8283°N, 11.5789°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.6"
85% below Mauritania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
April 87°F (30°C) 0.1 in
May 92°F (34°C) 0.1 in
June 94°F (35°C) 0.4 in Warmest
July 91°F (33°C) 1.1 in
August 88°F (31°C) 1.9 in Wettest
September 89°F (32°C) 1.5 in
October 87°F (31°C) 0.2 in
November 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in

El Ghediya has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 70°F in January to 94°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 5.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near El Ghediya

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tidjikja AirportTIYSmall Airport

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Meteorites
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nouakchott

🇲🇷 About Mauritania

Capital Nouakchott
Population 4,403,319
Area 1,030,700 km²
GDP (USD) $10,726,838,461
GDP per capita $2,136
HDI 0.563
Life expectancy 68.5 years
Internet users 37.4%
Urban population 59.7%
Currency MRU (Ouguiya)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +222
TLD .mr
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About El Ghediya

What is the population of El Ghediya?

El Ghediya has a population of 1,709 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,517.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Ghediya?

El Ghediya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.6 inches.

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