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Mbera, Mauritania
Hodh Ech Chargi · Mauritania
Mbera is a mid-size city in Hodh Ech Chargi, Mauritania with a population of 58,985. Elevation: 968 ft (295 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mbera
Bassiknou or Bassikounou is a town and commune in the Hodh Ech Chargui Region of south-eastern Mauritania.
People
Climate
| Population | 58,985 |
| Population Density | 193 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.8562°, -5.7907° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Country | 🇲🇷 Mauritania |
| State / Province | Hodh Ech Chargi |
| Average Temperature | 84°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.9 inches (251 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mbera
Mbera is a mid-size city in Mauritania (Hodh Ech Chargi) with a population of 58,985. The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet (295 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.
Climate in Mbera
Mbera has an average annual temperature of 28.8°C (84°F). The hottest month is Jun (35.1°C), the coldest is Jan (21.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 373 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 84.4°F |
| 56% above Mauritania avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 306.3 sq mi (793.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.8562°N, 5.7907°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 | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 94°F (34°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in |
Mbera has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 73°F in January to 94°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Mbera
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée ESD | University | - | , |
Schools in Mbera
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| école coranique | - | - | - | - |
| ecole coranique | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole 6 Extension | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole 5 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole 4 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole 6 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole 1 | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Mbera
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothéque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mbera
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Projet Marcol |
Clinics in Mbera
6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mbera
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bassikounou Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mbera
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| mosquee | |
| mosquee |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mbera
What is the population of Mbera?
Mbera has a population of 58,985 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 193 people per square mile, spread across 306.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mbera?
Mbera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.9 inches.