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Kiffa

City in Assaba, Mauritania

Overview

Kiffa is a thriving regional capital in southern Mauritania, known for its traditional crafts and as a hub for Saharan and Sahelian cultures. The city offers a glimpse into authentic Mauritanian life, with lively markets and a welcoming atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mauritania
Region
Assaba
Population
84,101
Time Zone
Africa/Nouakchott
Coordinates
16.62°, -11.40°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
35
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$408
Local Cost
$248
Local Income
$80
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
29.0°C
Summer Avg
32.3°C
Winter Avg
23.0°C
Record High
46.1°C
Record Low
7.5°C
Humidity
32%
Precipitation
370 mm
Internet Speed
20 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
45 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
KFA
Distance
4 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 12 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 50/100.

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