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La Güera

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit La Güera?

High caution — reconsider plans

Travel to La Güera is not recommended due to security risks, disputed sovereignty, and the presence of military outposts.

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  • Official advice warns against travel
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Risk of armed conflict and clashes near the Berm
  • Potential land‑mine contamination
  • Limited consular assistance in the area
  • Disputed territorial status

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: La Güera month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in La Güera are typically March, April and May, with average daytime highs around 26–26°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low 16°C), and February the wettest (about 9 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)
January25.416.1010.0
February25.616.3910.3
March25.816.5011.1
April25.617.0211.6
May25.817.7511.7
June27.819.5411.8
July26.820.2011.2
August28.421.8210.9
September30.322.3610.7
October29.921.2610.3
November27.818.929.7
December25.516.969.5

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What is being reported around La Güera

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Past and future events in La Güera

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Foundation of La Güera

    Spanish fort and air base founded by Francisco Bens in late 1920.

  2. Incorporation into Río de Oro

    La Güera was incorporated into the Spanish colony of Río de Oro in 1924.

  3. Population estimate (1979)

    When Mauritania withdrew from the war, La Güera's population was estimated at 816 inhabitants.

  4. Abandonment reported (2002)

    By 2002 the town was still abandoned, partially covered by sand, with only a few Imraguen fishermen and a Mauritanian military outpost present.

  5. UAE resort development report (Feb 2026)

    Moroccan media reported that the United Arab Emirates was planning to develop a destination resort at the abandoned site of La Güera.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for La Güera 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 La Güera has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Francisco Bens

    Spanish colonizer who established the fort and air base at La Güera in late 1920.

  • La Güera Rodríguez

    Mexican historical figure (d. 1850) whose name appears in the town’s title; controversial figure in Mexican independence history.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for La Güera yet.

Newspapers and local media

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

Buildings and landmarks

  • La Güera Airport

    Wikidata places this site in La Güera. Defunct airport in La Güera, Western Sahara.

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01 · Overview

La Güera, in brief

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02 · History

How La Güera took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting La Güera

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in La Güera

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in La Güera

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in La Güera

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for La Güera

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08 · Questions

Questions about La Güera

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Güera

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01 · Q&A

Where is La Güera located and what are its coordinates?

La Güera is situated in Western Sahara at geographic coordinates 20.8323, -17.0899 with an elevation of 2 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of La Güera?

La Güera has a recorded population of approximately 3,127 and observes the Africa/El_Aaiun time zone (MAD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in La Güera?

Official and commonly spoken languages in La Güera include ar, mey, and the circulating currency is MAD.

04 · Q&A

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