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Oualata, Mauritania
Hodh Ech Chargi · Mauritania
Oualata is a small city in Hodh Ech Chargi, Mauritania with a population of 11,779. Elevation: 997 ft (304 m). Average temperature: 85°F (30°C).
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About Oualata
Oualata or Walāta is a small oasis town in southeast Mauritania, located at the eastern end of the Aoukar basin. Oualata was important as a caravan city in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries as the southern terminus of a trans-Saharan trade route and now it is a World Heritage Site.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,779 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.2978°, -7.0235° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Country | 🇲🇷 Mauritania |
| State / Province | Hodh Ech Chargi |
| Average Temperature | 85°F (30°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 5.4 inches (137 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Oualata
Oualata is a small city in Mauritania (Hodh Ech Chargi) with a population of 11,779. The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet (304 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.
Climate in Oualata
Oualata has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jun (35.3°C), the coldest is Jan (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 322 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 85.4°F |
| 58% above Mauritania avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 35,943.0 sq mi (93,092.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.2978°N, 7.0235°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 95°F (35°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 94°F (35°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 89°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in |
Oualata has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 72°F in January to 95°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Oualata
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Hotels in Oualata
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Oualata
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Néma Airport | EMN | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Oualata
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Walatah |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Oualata
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mosquée El-Mahabba |
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What is the population of Oualata?
Oualata has a population of 11,779 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 35,943.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Oualata?
Oualata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.4 inches.