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Kobenni, Mauritania

Hodh El Gharbi · Mauritania

Kobenni is a small city in Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania with a population of 8,979. Elevation: 673 ft (205 m). Average temperature: 85°F (29°C).

8,979 Population 29/sq mi density
673 ft Elevation 205 meters
85°F Avg Temperature 29°C
12.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nouakchott Timezone

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About Kobenni

Kobenni or Kobeni is a town and commune in southern Mauritania, in Northwest Africa, as is the administrative headquarters of Kobenni Department.

People

Population8,979
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp85°F (29°C)
Rain12.2 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Population8,979
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Coordinates15.8172°, -9.3653°
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott
Country🇲🇷 Mauritania
State / ProvinceHodh El Gharbi
Average Temperature85°F (29°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation12.2 inches (310 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kobenni

Kobenni is a small city in Mauritania (Hodh El Gharbi) with a population of 8,979. The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet (205 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.

Kobenni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average84.8°F
57% above Mauritania avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area306.4 sq mi (793.6 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates15.8172°N, 9.3653°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below Mauritania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.33"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
April 91°F (33°C) 0.1 in
May 95°F (35°C) 0.2 in Warmest
June 93°F (34°C) 1.1 in
July 88°F (31°C) 3.3 in
August 84°F (29°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 86°F (30°C) 2.4 in
October 88°F (31°C) 0.6 in
November 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in

Kobenni has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 73°F in January to 95°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kobenni

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Ibn Battuta
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Farmers Markets in Kobenni

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kobenni market

Airports Near Kobenni

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nioro du Sahel AirportNIXSmall Airport

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 Kobenni

What is the population of Kobenni?

Kobenni has a population of 8,979 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 306.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kobenni?

Kobenni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.2 inches.

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