Tidjikja, Mauritania
Tagant · Mauritania
Tidjikja is a small city in Tagant, Mauritania with a population of 19,386. Elevation: 1,306 ft (398 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Tidjikja
Tidjikja is the capital of the Tagant region of central Mauritania, lying on the Tagant plateau. Founded in 1680, it has a population of around 11,000 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,386 |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.5564°, -11.4272° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Country | 🇲🇷 Mauritania |
| State / Province | Tagant |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 3.7 inches (94 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tidjikja
Tidjikja is a small city in Mauritania (Tagant) with a population of 19,386. The city sits at an elevation of 1,306 feet (398 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 92°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.
Climate in Tidjikja
Tidjikja has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 103 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.1°F |
| 54% above Mauritania avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.5564°N, 11.4272°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 94°F (35°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in |
Tidjikja has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 68°F in January to 94°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 3.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.0").
Schools in Tidjikja
9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Argoube Tidjikja إعدادية العركوب تجكجة | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Tidjikja ثانوية تجكجة | - | - | - | - |
| École No. 5 مدرسة رقم | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole 1 | - | - | - | - |
| École Ibn Khaldoun مدرسة ابن خلدون | - | - | - | - |
| École No. 4 مدرسة رقم | - | - | - | - |
| École Al-Hikma | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole 6 | - | - | - | - |
| École Al-Fawz | - | - | - | - |
Bus Stations in Tidjikja
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tidjikja
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tidjikja
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tidjikja
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tidjikja Airport | TIY | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tidjikja
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Tawhid Mosque | |
| Ancienne mosquée de Tidjikja مسجد العتيق تجكجة | |
| Dar Al Hadith Mosque | |
| Mosquée Al-Imam | |
| Mosquée El-Medina مسجد و محظرة المدينة |
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Tidjikja has a population of 19,386 residents and is located in Mauritania..
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Tidjikja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 92°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 3.7 inches.
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