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Kankossa, Mauritania
Assaba · Mauritania
Kankossa is a small city in Assaba, Mauritania with a population of 8,122. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 86°F (30°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kankossa
Kankossa is a department of Assaba Region in Mauritania.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,122 |
| Population Density | 89 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.9389°, -11.5270° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Country | 🇲🇷 Mauritania |
| State / Province | Assaba |
| Average Temperature | 86°F (30°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.6 inches (295 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kankossa
Kankossa is a small city in Mauritania (Assaba) with a population of 8,122. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 86°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 85.6°F |
| 59% above Mauritania avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 91.3 sq mi (236.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.9389°N, 11.5270°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 85°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 91°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 95°F (35°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 94°F (34°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 88°F (31°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in |
Kankossa has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 75°F in January to 95°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Kankossa
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primairre de Sed Loueid | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire d'Edvéa مدرسة ابتدائية إدفييا | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Kankossa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Kankossa السوق كنكوصه |
Airports Near Kankossa
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kiffa Airport | KFA | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kankossa?
Kankossa has a population of 8,122 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 91.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kankossa?
Kankossa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.6 inches.