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Atar
City in Adrar, Mauritania
Overview
Atar is a lively gateway to Mauritania's Adrar region, known for its historic architecture, local markets, and proximity to the Sahara desert. The city offers a blend of heritage attractions, desert landscapes, and authentic Mauritanian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mauritania
Region
Adrar
Population
35,170
Time Zone
Africa/Nouakchott
Coordinates
20.52°, -13.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$505
Local Cost
$252
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
27.5°C
Summer Avg
33.9°C
Winter Avg
19.6°C
Record High
47.1°C
Record Low
6.3°C
Humidity
24%
Precipitation
203 mm
Internet Speed
14 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ATR
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 40/100.
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