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Mederdra, Mauritania

Trarza · Mauritania

Mederdra is a small city in Trarza, Mauritania with a population of 6,858. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

6,858 Population 67/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
6.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nouakchott Timezone

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About Mederdra

Mederdra is a small town and commune in south-west Mauritania, near the border of Senegal.

People

Population6,858
Density67/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain6.5 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population6,858
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates16.9226°, -15.6565°
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott
Country🇲🇷 Mauritania
State / ProvinceTrarza
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation6.5 inches (165 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mederdra

Mederdra is a small city in Mauritania (Trarza) with a population of 6,858. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.

Mederdra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above Mauritania avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area101.8 sq mi (263.7 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates16.9226°N, 15.6565°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.5"
83% below Mauritania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Oct 16, 1999.

Oct 16, 1999 123 km NNW of Saint-Louis, Senegal M4.4 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
May 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 87°F (31°C) 0.2 in Warmest
July 86°F (30°C) 1.0 in
August 85°F (29°C) 2.7 in Wettest
September 86°F (30°C) 2.1 in
October 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in

Mederdra has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 73°F in January to 87°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 6.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and May the driest (0.0").

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Libraries in Mederdra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Complexe culturel Cheikh Sayed Ahmed bin Asma El-Dimani المجمع الثقافي للشيخ سيد احمد بن اسمه الديماني0.0

Hotels in Mederdra

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Résidence Mederdra إقامة المذرذرة

Clinics in Mederdra

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre de sante Mederdra مركز الصحة المذرذرة

Airports Near Mederdra

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Podor AirportPODSmall Airport
Richard Toll AirportRDTSmall Airport
Rosso AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mederdra

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée de Mederdra مسجد المذرذرة

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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What is the population of Mederdra?

Mederdra has a population of 6,858 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 101.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mederdra?

Mederdra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.5 inches.

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