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Ksar, Mauritania
Nouakchott Ouest · Mauritania
Ksar is a mid-size city in Nouakchott Ouest, Mauritania with a population of 57,758. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
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About Ksar
Ksar or qṣar, in plural ksour or qsour, is a type of fortified village in North Africa, usually found in the regions predominantly or traditionally inhabited by Berbers (Amazigh). The equivalent Berber term used is ighrem (singular) or igherman (plural).
People
Climate
| Population | 57,758 |
| Population Density | 3,097 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0995°, -15.9574° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Country | 🇲🇷 Mauritania |
| State / Province | Nouakchott Ouest |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 3.4 inches (85 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ksar
Ksar is a mid-size city in Mauritania (Nouakchott Ouest) with a population of 57,758. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.
Climate in Ksar
Ksar has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (30.7°C), the coldest is Jan (22°C). Average annual precipitation is 104 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above Mauritania avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 18.7 sq mi (48.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,097/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0995°N, 15.9574°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in |
Ksar has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 70°F in January to 85°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 3.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and May the driest (0.0").
Schools in Ksar
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-'Arwan School Complex | — | — | — | — |
| Shams Ad-Din | — | — | — | — |
| Al-'Asr Al-Haditha | — | — | — | — |
| Al-'Asr School Complex | — | — | — | — |
| Écoles Privées Chems Dine | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole public | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire مدرسة ابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Commercial التجارية مدرسة ثانوية | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire مدرسة ابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Ksar | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Zaatar مدرسة الزعتر الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ksar
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ksar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galerie Zeinart | ||||
| Galerie Zeinart | ||||
| Musée National de la Mauritanie المتحف الوطني الموريتاني | ||||
| Musée National de la Mauritanie المتحف الوطني الموريتاني | ||||
| Musée urbain Turkya Daddah متحف الحضرية تركيا داداه | ||||
| Musée urbain Turkya Daddah متحف الحضرية تركيا داداه |
Libraries in Ksar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Nationale de Mauritanie المكتبة الوطنية الموريتانية | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library of Nouakchott University | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Mauritanien d'Information pour le Développement Economique et Technique مركز المعلومات الموريتاني للتنمية الاقتصادية والتقنية | 0.0 | |||||
| Institut Français de Mauritanie المعهد الفرنسي لموريتانيا | 0.0 | |||||
| Institut Français de Mauritanie المعهد الفرنسي لموريتانيا | 0.0 | |||||
| مقر مجلس اللسان العربي | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ksar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 boutugue(اباتيك عشرة) | |||||
| 10 boutugue(اباتيك عشرة) | |||||
| AFARCO | |||||
| AFARCO | |||||
| Arafat Market | |||||
| El Ebrare Market | |||||
| El Ebrare Market | |||||
| Épicerie El-QOUDS بقالة القدس | |||||
| Épicerie El-QOUDS بقالة القدس | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Maché Letihad | |||||
| Maché Letihad | |||||
| Marché aux Légumes سوق الخضار | |||||
| Marché d'Ejev | |||||
| Marche Dar Beyda | |||||
| Marché de Bois سوق الخشب | |||||
| Marche de Noual | |||||
| Marche de Noual | |||||
| Marché de Sebkha سوق السبخة | |||||
| Marché du bétail سوق للماشية | |||||
| Marché du Charbon سوق الفحم | |||||
| Marché el Bechair | |||||
| Marché el Bechair | |||||
| Marché El Mina سوق المينا | |||||
| Marché es Sava | |||||
| Marché es Sava | |||||
| Marche Mgueysira Central | |||||
| Marche Mgueysira Central | |||||
| Marche Nasr | |||||
| Marche Nasr | |||||
| Marché Ould Hacen سوق ولد الحسن | |||||
| Marché Poto 11 | |||||
| Marché Poto 11 | |||||
| Marché Poto 4 | |||||
| Marché Poto 4 | |||||
| Marché Rahma | |||||
| Marché Rahma | |||||
| Marché Salah al-Din | |||||
| Marché Salah al-Din | |||||
| Marché Toujounine | |||||
| Marché Toujounine | |||||
| Mecca Market | |||||
| سوق المغربية |
Hotels in Ksar
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ksar
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ksar
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ksar
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ksar
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ksar
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ksar
54 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ksar
9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ksar
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ksar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya ملعب الشيخة ولد بويدية | ||
| Stade Mellah | ||
| Stade Olympique de Nouakchott ملعب نواكشوط الأولمبي |
Airports Near Ksar
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport | NKC | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Ksar
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mauripost الشركة الموريتانية للبريد |
Treatment Centers in Ksar
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Center medical de la Police Nationale | ||
| Clinique Assalam عيادة السلام | ||
| Clinique El Inaya | ||
| Clinique EL Menar Toujounine | ||
| Clinique Essha | ||
| Clinique Medico Chirurgicale | ||
| Erridha Clinic | ||
| GGRS | ||
| Polyclinique de Nouakchott مستوصف نواكشوط | ||
| مصحة الرضوان |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ksar
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Jamie Nusrat Al-Habib جامع نصرة الحبيب | |
| Masjid Ibn Abbass | |
| Mosquée Al-Baraka | |
| Mosquée Al-Huda مسجد الهدى | |
| Mosquée Al-Mukhtar مسجد محمد رسول الله | |
| Mosquée As-Sakinah | |
| Mosquée de l'école | |
| Mosquée Jaafar Tayar مسجد جعفر الطيار | |
| Mosquée Mimouna | |
| Mosquée Sunna w El Jamaa مسجد السنة والجماعة | |
| Mosquée Talha جامع أبي طلحة | |
| مسجد اهل الحاج |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Ksar
2 places within 15 km
- • Chez Lassana Diagana
- • Mini-park
🇲🇷 About Mauritania
Frequently Asked Questions About Ksar
What is the population of Ksar?
Ksar has a population of 57,758 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 3,097 people per square mile, spread across 18.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ksar?
Ksar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.4 inches.