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Néma

Decide whether to visit or live in Néma, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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66/100
Should I visit Néma?

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
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  • 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.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January28.916.5010.4
February31.619.0110.5
March35.322.6010.8
April38.626.4110.9
May40.429.5110.9
June40.329.6311.0
July36.627.02810.2
August34.625.56610.0
September36.326.02310.3
October37.826.6110.5
November33.922.3010.2
December29.717.8010.4

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What is being reported around Néma

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People and places shaping Néma

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Research updated Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Past and future events in Néma

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. 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.

  2. Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb activity

    AQIM became active in Hodh El Chargui region, including Néma, in summer 2008

  3. 2010 Néma suicide bombing

    AQIM carried out a suicide car bombing against a Mauritanian military barracks in Néma on 25 August 2010

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Néma has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Néma has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Cheikh El Avia Ould Mohamed Khouna

    Mauritanian politician, former Prime Minister, educated in nearby Néma

Local business and employers

  • Hotel Deraha

    Only hotel in Néma, located on west side of the city off the main road

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Néma yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Néma Airport

    Airport serving Néma, IATA: EMN, ICAO: GQNI

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Keep the deeper context

Stable history, culture, districts, and practical reference remain in the main reading flow while the live layers above continue changing.

01 · Overview

Néma, in brief

Néma is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Néma took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Néma

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Néma

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Néma

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Néma

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Néma

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08 · Questions

Questions about Néma

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Néma

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Néma located and what are its coordinates?

Néma is situated in Mauritania at geographic coordinates 16.6170, -7.2565 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Néma?

Néma has a recorded population of approximately 60,000 and observes the Africa/Nouakchott time zone (MRU).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Néma?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Néma include ar-MR, fuc, snk, fr, mey, wo, and the circulating currency is MRU.

04 · Q&A

How 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.