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Ouad Naga, Mauritania

Trarza · Mauritania

Ouad Naga is a small city in Trarza, Mauritania with a population of 5,165. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

5,165 Population 17/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
3.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nouakchott Timezone

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About Ouad Naga

Ouad Naga is a town and urban commune in the Trarza Region of south-western Mauritania.

People

Population5,165
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain3.8 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population5,165
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates17.9664°, -15.5180°
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott
Country🇲🇷 Mauritania
State / ProvinceTrarza
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation3.8 inches (96 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ouad Naga

Ouad Naga is a small city in Mauritania (Trarza) with a population of 5,165. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.

Ouad Naga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 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 3.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Mauritania avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area303.0 sq mi (784.6 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates17.9664°N, 15.5180°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.8"
90% below Mauritania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.57"
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 May 9, 2002.

May 9, 2002 232 km NNW of Rosso, Mauritania M4.4 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.5 in
August 85°F (29°C) 1.6 in Wettest
September 86°F (30°C) 1.3 in Warmest
October 85°F (30°C) 0.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in

Ouad Naga has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 70°F in January to 86°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 3.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ouad Naga

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Umm Al Kura
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Restaurants in Ouad Naga

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Mirage Gourmand

Gas Stations in Ouad Naga

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Naftec

Airports Near Ouad Naga

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International AirportNKCLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ouad Naga

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Grande Mosquée de Ouad Naga مسجد وادي الناقة الكبير

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation
16 m (52 ft)

🇲🇷 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 Ouad Naga

What is the population of Ouad Naga?

Ouad Naga has a population of 5,165 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 303.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ouad Naga?

Ouad Naga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.8 inches.

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