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Ouadane, Mauritania

Adrar · Mauritania

Ouadane is a small town in Adrar, Mauritania with a population of 1,638. Elevation: 1,345 ft (410 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

1,638 Population 0/sq mi density
1,345 ft Elevation 410 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
1.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nouakchott Timezone

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About Ouadane

Ouadane

Ouadane or Wādān is a small town in the desert region of central Mauritania, situated on the southern edge of the Adrar Plateau, 93 kilometres (58 mi) northeast of Chinguetti. The town was a staging post in the trans-Saharan trade and for caravans transporting slabs of salt from the mines at Idjil.

People

Population1,638
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain1.7 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation1,345 ft (410 m)
Population1,638
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,345 ft (410 m)
Coordinates20.9277°, -11.6214°
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott
Country🇲🇷 Mauritania
State / ProvinceAdrar
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average94°F (34°C)
Annual Precipitation1.7 inches (43 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ouadane

Ouadane is a small town in Mauritania (Adrar) with a population of 1,638. The city sits at an elevation of 1,345 feet (410 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 94°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.

Ouadane has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,345 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 94°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Mauritania avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average94°F (34°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,345 ft (410 m)
Area45,641.1 sq mi (118,210.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates20.9277°N, 11.6214°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.7"
96% below Mauritania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 0.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
May 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
June 92°F (33°C) 0.0 in
July 94°F (34°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 94°F (34°C) 0.5 in
September 91°F (33°C) 0.6 in Wettest
October 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in

Ouadane has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 65°F in January to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Ouadane

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Hotels in Ouadane

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Agoueidir
Auberge El Ghalawiya
Hôtel Oumou Maabed

Gas Stations in Ouadane

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station service de Ouadane

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ouadane

2 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Ancient <I>Ksour</I> of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and OualataCultural1996
Ouadane

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ouadane

Ancient <I>Ksour</I> of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata
Cultural · inscribed 1996
Founded in the 11th and 12th centuries to serve the caravans crossing the Sahara, these trading and religious centres became focal points of Islamic culture. They have managed to preserve an urban fabric that evolved between the 12th and 16th centuries. Typica...
Ouadane
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ouadane

What is the population of Ouadane?

Ouadane has a population of 1,638 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 45,641.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ouadane?

Ouadane has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 94°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.7 inches.

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