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).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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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
Climate
| Population | 8,979 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.8172°, -9.3653° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Country | 🇲🇷 Mauritania |
| State / Province | Hodh El Gharbi |
| Average Temperature | 85°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.2 inches (310 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 84.8°F |
| 57% above Mauritania avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 306.4 sq mi (793.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.8172°N, 9.3653°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 | 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").
Schools in Kobenni
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Ibn Battuta | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Kobenni
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobenni market |
Airports Near Kobenni
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nioro du Sahel Airport | NIX | Small Airport |
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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. Annual rainfall totals 12.2 inches.
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