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Tîchît, Mauritania

Tagant · Mauritania

Tîchît is a small town in Tagant, Mauritania with a population of 1,580. Elevation: 574 ft (175 m). Average temperature: 85°F (30°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,580 Population 5/sq mi density
574 ft Elevation 175 meters
85°F Avg Temperature 30°C
2.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nouakchott Timezone

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About Tîchît

Tîchît

Tichit, or Tichitt, is a village at the foot of the Tagant Plateau in central southern Mauritania that is known for its vernacular architecture and proximity to the Dhar Tichitt archaeological sites. The main agriculture in Tichit is date farming, and the village is also home to a small museum.

People

Population1,580
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp85°F (30°C)
Rain2.3 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Population1,580
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Coordinates18.4413°, -9.4939°
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott
Country🇲🇷 Mauritania
State / ProvinceTagant
Average Temperature85°F (30°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average94°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation2.3 inches (59 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tîchît

Tîchît is a small town in Mauritania (Tagant) with a population of 1,580. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet (175 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 94°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.

Tîchît has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (30°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 332 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 2.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 94°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average85.4°F
58% above Mauritania avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average94°F (35°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area305.1 sq mi (790.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates18.4413°N, 9.4939°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.3"
94% below Mauritania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.91"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
May 94°F (34°C) 0.0 in
June 96°F (36°C) 0.2 in Warmest
July 94°F (35°C) 0.4 in
August 92°F (33°C) 0.9 in Wettest
September 92°F (33°C) 0.6 in
October 89°F (32°C) 0.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Tîchît has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 70°F in January to 96°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 2.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Tîchît

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Airports Near Tîchît

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tichitt AirportTHISmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Tîchît

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Tichit

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tîchît

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ancienne mosquée de Tichitt مسجد تيشيت التاريخي

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 Tîchît

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tîchît

What is the population of Tîchît?

Tîchît has a population of 1,580 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 305.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tîchît?

Tîchît has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 94°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.3 inches.

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