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Zouérat, Mauritania

Tiris Zemmour · Mauritania

Zouérat is a mid-size city in Tiris Zemmour, Mauritania with a population of 55,183. Elevation: 1,155 ft (352 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

55,183 Population 188/sq mi density
1,155 ft Elevation 352 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
1.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nouakchott Timezone

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About Zouérat

Zouérat

Zouérat is the largest town in northern Mauritania and the capital of the Tiris Zemmour region, with an approximate population of 62,380 (2023). It lies at the eastern end of the Mauritania Railway to Nouadhibou.

People

Population55,183
Density188/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain1.7 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)
Population55,183
Population Density188 / sq mi
Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)
Coordinates22.7354°, -12.4713°
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott
Country🇲🇷 Mauritania
State / ProvinceTiris Zemmour
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation1.7 inches (44 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zouérat

Zouérat is a mid-size city in Mauritania (Tiris Zemmour) with a population of 55,183. The city sits at an elevation of 1,155 feet (352 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 92°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.

Climate in Zouérat

Zouérat has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Aug (34.1°C), the coldest is Jan (18.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 50 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.2°C / 65°F 12.3° / 24.1° 3.3
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 13.2° / 25.5° 1.0
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 16.5° / 30° 1.0
Apr 26°C / 79°F 18.8° / 33.2° 0.3
May 27.7°C / 82°F 20.3° / 35.1° 0.5
Jun 30.5°C / 87°F 22.9° / 38.1° 5.4
Jul 33.4°C / 92°F 25.8° / 41.1° 0.7
Aug 34.1°C / 93°F 27° / 41.2° 6.8
Sep 32.2°C / 90°F 26° / 38.3° 19.0
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 22.7° / 34.4° 8.9
Nov 23.2°C / 74°F 17.6° / 28.8° 2.1
Dec 19.6°C / 67°F 14.1° / 25° 1.3
Zouérat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,155 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 92°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Mauritania avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)
Area293.7 sq mi (760.7 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates22.7354°N, 12.4713°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.7"
95% below Mauritania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 0.94"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 1, 2021.

Mar 1, 2012 76 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.6 77 km
Aug 7, 2014 39 km ENE of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.5 39 km
Nov 22, 2013 27 km ESE of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.5 28 km
Feb 9, 2015 35 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.4 36 km
Jul 1, 2021 20 km S of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.4 20 km
Jan 6, 2014 38 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.3 38 km
Jun 18, 2014 Mauritania M4.2 19 km
May 9, 2013 8 km SE of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.2 8 km
Jan 8, 2013 31 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.2 32 km
Jul 12, 2008 43 km ENE of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.2 43 km
Aug 21, 2012 21 km ESE of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.1 21 km
Feb 28, 2013 25 km ESE of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.1 26 km
Mar 18, 2014 49 km ESE of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.1 49 km
Jun 3, 2014 66 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.1 66 km
Mar 8, 2006 47 km SW of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.0 48 km
Oct 8, 2001 10 km S of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.0 10 km
Jun 15, 2010 40 km ESE of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.0 41 km
Mar 11, 2014 54 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.0 55 km
Jun 23, 2007 63 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.0 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
April 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
May 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
July 92°F (33°C) 0.1 in
August 93°F (34°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 89°F (32°C) 0.9 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
November 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in

Zouérat has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 64°F in January to 93°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 1.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.9") and May the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Zouérat

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Zouérat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée de Zouérat متحف الزويرات

Hotels in Zouérat

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Tourine
Hotel Tiris Zemmur

Restaurants in Zouérat

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante canario

Train Stations in Zouérat

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare de Zouératte محطة الزويرات

Bus Stations in Zouérat

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tihaniya Shared taxis to train

Banks in Zouérat

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zouerat

Stadiums & Teams in Zouérat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zouérat

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tazadit AirportOUZMedium Airport
Agounit AirportSmall Airport
Fderik AirportFGDSmall Airport
Twajeel AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Zouérat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
ahl moulaye med h'miend mahm

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation
352 m (1,155 ft)

Things to See Near Zouérat

9 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (8)
  • • Anâguer es Seyâla
  • • Dkheïlet Guérard
  • • Gâret el Kounta
  • • Guelb Aderg
  • • Guelb ech Chîbâni
  • + 3 more
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • cheikh

🇲🇷 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 Zouérat

What is the population of Zouérat?

Zouérat has a population of 55,183 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 188 people per square mile, spread across 293.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zouérat?

Zouérat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 92°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.7 inches.

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