Néma
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Suitable with normal precautions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding all travel to parts of Mauritania, including the Hodh Ech Chargui region where Néma is located.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Terrorism
- Armed conflict
- Limited healthcare
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Néma month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Néma are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 29–32°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 40°C), January the coldest (average low 17°C), and August the wettest (about 66 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.9 | 16.5 | 0 | 10.4 |
| February | 31.6 | 19.0 | 1 | 10.5 |
| March | 35.3 | 22.6 | 0 | 10.8 |
| April | 38.6 | 26.4 | 1 | 10.9 |
| May | 40.4 | 29.5 | 1 | 10.9 |
| June | 40.3 | 29.6 | 3 | 11.0 |
| July | 36.6 | 27.0 | 28 | 10.2 |
| August | 34.6 | 25.5 | 66 | 10.0 |
| September | 36.3 | 26.0 | 23 | 10.3 |
| October | 37.8 | 26.6 | 1 | 10.5 |
| November | 33.9 | 22.3 | 0 | 10.2 |
| December | 29.7 | 17.8 | 0 | 10.4 |
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People and places shaping Néma
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Research updated Saturday, September 12, 2026Past and future events in Néma
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Previously
- Documented history · 2008
Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) became active in the desert regions of Mauritania, including Hodh El Chargui, in the summer of 2008.
- Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb activity
AQIM became active in Hodh El Chargui region, including Néma, in summer 2008
- 2010 Néma suicide bombing
AQIM carried out a suicide car bombing against a Mauritanian military barracks in Néma on 25 August 2010
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- Néma
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- Néma Air Quality Index (AQI) Today — Mauritania Air Pollution…
- 2010 Néma suicide bombing - Wikipedia
- Cheikh El Avia Ould Mohamed Khouna - Wikipedia
- Néma (department) - Wikipedia
- Néma Airport - Wikipedia
- Čas v místě Néma, Mauretánie
- National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) | LinkedIn
- Nouakchott - Wikipedia
- Mauritania - Ecpat
- Wikipedia:In the news/Candidates/August 2010 - Wikipedia
- Nema aviona za Zagreb - Wikipedia
- CV — Julia Nema
- Wikidata structured records for Néma
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01 · OverviewNéma, in brief
Néma is a town situated in southeastern Mauritania, positioned near the international border with Mali at the eastern end of the Aoukar. Serving as the capital of both the Hodh Ech Chargui Region and the Néma Department, the municipality operates within the time zone of Africa/Nouakchott.
Geographical Coordinates and Demographics
The settlement lies at coordinates 16°37′0″N 7°15′0″W, with the broader administrative department encompassing an estimated population of 100,000 residents when including surrounding rural sites, while the urban population specifically stands at approximately 20,000. Culturally, the demographic make-up is predominantly Moor, alongside Pulaar and Bambara populations.
Urban Layout and the Historical Turning Point
The urban center is divided into ten sections known as quartiers, featuring Edelibu Quartier as the oldest section northeast of the road and Shovia Quartier, which dates from the 1950s as the sole section located south of the road. A defining infrastructural and historical turning point for the region arrived with the establishment of the Road of Hope, a major transit route stretching directly from the national capital of Nouakchott and terminating in Nema near the market quartier.
Climate and Administration
Néma experiences a hot arid climate characterized by the Köppen climate classification BWh. The annual rainfall reaches 280 millimetres (11 in), with 220 millimetres (9 in) falling during a clearly defined rainy season lasting from July to September. Administratively, leadership in the regional capital is structured through a Wali, a Maire for municipal affairs, and a Hakim handling civil matters.
Frequently Asked Questions about Néma
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01 · Q&AWhere is Néma located and what are its coordinates?
Néma is situated in Mauritania at geographic coordinates 16.6170, -7.2565, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Néma?
Néma has a recorded population of approximately 60,000 and observes the Africa/Nouakchott time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Néma?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Néma include AR-MR, FUC, SNK, French, MEY, WO, with MRU used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Néma?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Néma, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.