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Kiffa, Mauritania
Assaba · Mauritania
Kiffa is a mid-size city in Assaba, Mauritania with a population of 62,051. Elevation: 417 ft (127 m). Average temperature: 86°F (30°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kiffa
Kiffa is a large town in the far south region of Mauritania, and the name of an administrative area within the local Assaba Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 62,051 |
| Population Density | 136 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.6207°, -11.4021° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Country | 🇲🇷 Mauritania |
| State / Province | Assaba |
| Average Temperature | 86°F (30°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.7 inches (220 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kiffa
Kiffa is a mid-size city in Mauritania (Assaba) with a population of 62,051. The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet (127 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 86°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.
Climate in Kiffa
Kiffa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 292 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 85.7°F |
| 59% above Mauritania avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 455.2 sq mi (1,179.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.6207°N, 11.4021°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 96°F (35°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 96°F (36°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 89°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in |
Kiffa has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 73°F in January to 96°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Kiffa
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole No. 2 - Chérif-Gomez مدرسة رقم ٢ شريف غوميز | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole No. 8 مدرسة رقم | - | - | - | - |
| École No. 1 مدرسة رقم | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Ould Bouamaatou ثانوية ولد بوعمات | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kiffa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Kiffa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Djadida السوق الجديدة |
Hotels in Kiffa
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kiffa
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kiffa
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kiffa Airport | KFA | Small Airport |
| Tamchakett Airport | THT | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kiffa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mauripost الشركة الموريتانية للبريد |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kiffa
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Grande Mosquée de Kiffa | |
| Mosquée Beit El-Atik | |
| Mosquée Sektar who مسجد سكطار الجامع |
Explore Near Kiffa
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Kiffa
1 places within 15 km
- • Er Rab
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kiffa
What is the population of Kiffa?
Kiffa has a population of 62,051 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 136 people per square mile, spread across 455.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kiffa?
Kiffa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.7 inches.