Kiffa
Decide whether to visit or live in Kiffa, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
Check visit & living safetyUpdated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content
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Suitable with normal precautions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding all travel to parts of Mauritania because of protests and security concerns.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- risk of protests and civil unrest
- terrorism threats
- limited medical facilities
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Kiffa month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kiffa are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 31–33°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 42°C), January the coldest (average low 17°C), and August the wettest (about 70 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.0 | 17.0 | 0 | 9.7 |
| February | 33.4 | 19.4 | 0 | 10.1 |
| March | 36.7 | 22.2 | 0 | 10.9 |
| April | 39.9 | 26.4 | 1 | 11.3 |
| May | 41.8 | 29.9 | 1 | 11.1 |
| June | 41.1 | 30.4 | 6 | 10.9 |
| July | 37.2 | 28.1 | 39 | 10.1 |
| August | 35.3 | 26.7 | 70 | 9.9 |
| September | 36.6 | 27.0 | 43 | 10.1 |
| October | 38.7 | 26.5 | 8 | 10.3 |
| November | 35.7 | 22.1 | 0 | 10.2 |
| December | 31.6 | 18.2 | 1 | 9.8 |
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People and places shaping Kiffa
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Research updated Thursday, September 10, 2026Past and future events in Kiffa
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Previously
- 1970 Kiffa meteorite impact
Medium‑sized meteorite struck 8 km south‑east of Kiffa on 23 October 1970, fragments collected by a German miner.
- Peace Corps program closure
U.S. Peace Corps house in Kiffa closed in 2011 due to terrorism fears.
- IMF road‑rehabilitation report
2011 IMF report noted Chinese‑aided rehabilitation and extension of the Kiffa‑Tintane road and a planned 50 MW solar power station.
- Japan water‑sanitation project
Since 2002 Japan funded a US$5 million series of projects supplying basic drinking water and sanitation to Kiffa.
- Solar power station plan
A 50 MW solar power station was planned for Kiffa (mentioned in 2011 IMF report); no further progress reported as of 2015.
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01 · OverviewKiffa, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Kiffa took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Kiffa
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Kiffa
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Kiffa
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Kiffa
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Kiffa
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Kiffa
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kiffa
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01 · Q&AWhere is Kiffa located and what are its coordinates?
Kiffa is situated in Mauritania at geographic coordinates 16.6207, -11.4021 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Kiffa?
Kiffa has a recorded population of approximately 62,051 and observes the Africa/Nouakchott time zone (MRU).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Kiffa?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Kiffa include ar-MR, fuc, snk, fr, mey, wo, and the circulating currency is MRU.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kiffa?
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