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R'kiz, Mauritania

Trarza · Mauritania

R'kiz is a small city in Trarza, Mauritania with a population of 10,688. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

10,688 Population 35/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
6.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nouakchott Timezone

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About R'kiz

R'kiz

R'Kiz is a department of Trarza Region in Mauritania.

People

Population10,688
Density35/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain6.9 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population10,688
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates16.9151°, -15.2370°
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott
Country🇲🇷 Mauritania
State / ProvinceTrarza
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation6.9 inches (174 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About R'kiz

R'kiz is a small city in Mauritania (Trarza) with a population of 10,688. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.

Climate in R'kiz

R'kiz has an average annual temperature of 28.7°C (84°F). The hottest month is Jun (33.4°C), the coldest is Jan (22.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 278 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.6°C / 73°F 11.9° / 35.9° 0.1
Feb 24.9°C / 77°F 13.7° / 38.1° 1.7
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 14.4° / 40.5° 10.0
Apr 29.8°C / 86°F 17.5° / 43.2° 2.3
May 32.3°C / 90°F 19.6° / 45° 1.6
Jun 33.4°C / 92°F 22.1° / 45.3° 5.4
Jul 31.8°C / 89°F 23.3° / 42.3° 37.4
Aug 31.1°C / 88°F 23.5° / 42° 101.0
Sep 31°C / 88°F 24.2° / 41.1° 81.1
Oct 30.3°C / 87°F 19.8° / 40.7° 30.6
Nov 26.6°C / 80°F 16° / 38.3° 2.7
Dec 23.7°C / 75°F 13.4° / 36.1° 4.4
R'kiz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 87°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 6.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.0°F
54% above Mauritania avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area304.7 sq mi (789.1 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates16.9151°N, 15.2370°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.9"
82% below Mauritania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 89°F (31°C) 0.2 in Warmest
July 87°F (30°C) 1.1 in
August 86°F (30°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 87°F (31°C) 2.2 in
October 88°F (31°C) 0.3 in
November 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in

R'kiz has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 73°F in January to 89°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 6.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and May the driest (0.0").

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Libraries in R'kiz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Multimédia de Ngaolé0.0

Farmers Markets in R'kiz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'Arkiz سوق اركيز

Airports Near R'kiz

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Boutilimit AirportOTLSmall Airport
Podor AirportPODSmall Airport
Richard Toll AirportRDTSmall Airport
Rosso AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in R'kiz

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée El-Falah de R'Kiz

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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Frequently Asked Questions About R'kiz

What is the population of R'kiz?

R'kiz has a population of 10,688 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in R'kiz?

R'kiz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.9 inches.

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