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Fderîck, Mauritania

Tiris Zemmour · Mauritania

Fderîck is a small town in Tiris Zemmour, Mauritania with a population of 4,073. Elevation: 974 ft (297 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

4,073 Population 14/sq mi density
974 ft Elevation 297 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
1.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nouakchott Timezone

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About Fderîck

Fderîck or F'dérick is a commune and town in the Tiris Zemmour Region of northern Mauritania. It is located near the border with Western Sahara, in a remote area of the Sahara desert, on the west side of the Kediet Ijill. Fderîck was constructed in the late 1950s around the former French Fort Gouraud to exploit the area's iron deposits. The iron is transported by the Mauritania Railway to the port at Nouadhibou. The city of Atar provides access to the capital, Nouakchott.

People

Population4,073
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain1.8 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Population4,073
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Coordinates22.6780°, -12.7110°
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott
Country🇲🇷 Mauritania
State / ProvinceTiris Zemmour
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation1.8 inches (45 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fderîck

Fderîck is a small town in Mauritania (Tiris Zemmour) with a population of 4,073. The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet (297 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 90°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.

Climate in Fderîck

Fderîck has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Aug (34.1°C), the coldest is Jan (18.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 50 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.2°C / 65°F 12.3° / 24.1° 3.3
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 13.2° / 25.5° 1.0
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 16.5° / 30° 1.0
Apr 26°C / 79°F 18.8° / 33.2° 0.3
May 27.7°C / 82°F 20.3° / 35.1° 0.5
Jun 30.5°C / 87°F 22.9° / 38.1° 5.4
Jul 33.4°C / 92°F 25.8° / 41.1° 0.7
Aug 34.1°C / 93°F 27° / 41.2° 6.8
Sep 32.2°C / 90°F 26° / 38.3° 19.0
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 22.7° / 34.4° 8.9
Nov 23.2°C / 74°F 17.6° / 28.8° 2.1
Dec 19.6°C / 67°F 14.1° / 25° 1.3
Fderîck has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Mauritania avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Area293.7 sq mi (760.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates22.6780°N, 12.7110°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.8"
95% below Mauritania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 0.94"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 1, 2021.

Mar 1, 2012 76 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.6 102 km
Aug 7, 2014 39 km ENE of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.5 64 km
Nov 22, 2013 27 km ESE of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.5 51 km
Feb 9, 2015 35 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.4 59 km
Jul 1, 2021 20 km S of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.4 26 km
Jan 6, 2014 38 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.3 62 km
Jun 18, 2014 Mauritania M4.2 44 km
May 9, 2013 8 km SE of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.2 31 km
Jan 8, 2013 31 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.2 56 km
Jul 12, 2008 43 km ENE of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.2 68 km
Aug 21, 2012 21 km ESE of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.1 44 km
Feb 28, 2013 25 km ESE of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.1 48 km
Mar 18, 2014 49 km ESE of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.1 72 km
Jun 3, 2014 66 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.1 91 km
Mar 8, 2006 47 km SW of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.0 28 km
Oct 8, 2001 10 km S of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.0 27 km
Jun 15, 2010 40 km ESE of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.0 64 km
Mar 11, 2014 54 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.0 79 km
Jun 23, 2007 63 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.0 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
July 90°F (32°C) 0.1 in
August 92°F (33°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 89°F (31°C) 0.9 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
November 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in

Fderîck has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 65°F in January to 92°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 1.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.9") and May the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Fderîck

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée de Zouérat متحف الزويرات

Gas Stations in Fderîck

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station-service de F'Derick محطة بنزين

Airports Near Fderîck

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tazadit AirportOUZMedium Airport
Agounit AirportSmall Airport
Fderik AirportFGDSmall Airport
Twajeel AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fderîck

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Afdirak

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Meteorites
2
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation
297 m (974 ft)
Founded
1984
Twinned With
Rodez

🇲🇷 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 Fderîck

What is the population of Fderîck?

Fderîck has a population of 4,073 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 293.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fderîck?

Fderîck has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.8 inches.

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