Vassala, Mauritania
Hodh Ech Chargi · Mauritania
Vassala is a small city in Hodh Ech Chargi, Mauritania with a population of 10,982. Elevation: 873 ft (266 m). Average temperature: 85°F (29°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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People
Climate
| Population | 10,982 |
| Population Density | 36 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.5571°, -5.5160° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Country | 🇲🇷 Mauritania |
| State / Province | Hodh Ech Chargi |
| Average Temperature | 85°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.7 inches (297 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vassala
Vassala is a small city in Mauritania (Hodh Ech Chargi) with a population of 10,982. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet (266 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.
Climate in Vassala
Vassala has an average annual temperature of 28.6°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (35.1°C), the coldest is Jan (21.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 560 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 84.7°F |
| 57% above Mauritania avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 306.3 sq mi (793.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.5571°N, 5.5160°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 94°F (34°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 88°F (31°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Vassala has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 74°F in January to 94°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.0").
Airports Near Vassala
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bassikounou Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vassala
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| مسجد دواكامارا |
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What is the population of Vassala?
Vassala has a population of 10,982 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 306.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vassala?
Vassala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 11.7 inches.
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