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Zouérat

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Zouérat month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Zouérat are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 24–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 41°C), January the coldest (average low 11°C), and February the wettest (about 5 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)
January23.510.819.6
February25.512.3510.0
March28.414.1211.4
April31.116.8211.6
May34.119.6211.9
June36.922.3211.9
July40.625.8111.2
August40.126.5211.0
September37.824.8510.5
October34.321.5510.3
November28.716.3310.1
December24.012.119.8

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 2006

    Since 2006, a shanty town has grown around the town.

  2. Documented history

    Since 2006, a shanty town has grown around Zouérat.

  3. Shanty town growth and wall construction

    Since 2006, a shanty town has grown around Zouérat, leading authorities to begin construction of a separating wall.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Local business and employers

  • Miferma (Société des mines de fer de Mauritanie)

    A mining company that was given the first concessions on iron ore extraction starting in 1958 before being nationalized in 1974.

  • Mauritania Airlines International

    An airline serving Tazadit Airport in Zouérat with flights to Nouadhibou and Casablanca.

  • SNIM

    Operates the Tazadit mine in Zouérat, which has estimated reserves of 200 million tonnes of hematite.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Mauritania Railway

    Connects the eastern end of Zouérat to the port of Nouadhibou for transporting iron ore and drinking water.

  • Tazadit Airport

    Serves Zouérat with regular and seasonal flights connecting to Nouadhibou and Casablanca.

  • Kediet ej Jill

    Mountain where iron ore mining was first recorded from the 11th century near Zouérat.

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01 · Overview

Zouérat, in brief

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02 · History

How Zouérat took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Zouérat

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Zouérat

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Zouérat

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08 · Questions

Questions about Zouérat

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01 · Q&A

Where is Zouérat located and what are its coordinates?

Zouérat is situated in Mauritania at geographic coordinates 22.7354, -12.4713, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Zouérat?

Zouérat has a recorded population of approximately 55,183 and observes the Africa/Nouakchott time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Zouérat?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Zouérat include AR-MR, FUC, SNK, French, MEY, WO, with MRU used for local transactions.

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