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Aleg
City in Brakna, Mauritania
Overview
Aleg, the capital of Brakna region, is a lively market town and administrative center in southern Mauritania. Its strategic location along the road between Nouakchott and Senegal makes it a popular stopover for travelers. The city's small but lively population offers an authentic slice of Mauritanian life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mauritania
Region
Brakna
Population
27,120
Time Zone
Africa/Nouakchott
Coordinates
17.05°, -13.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$508
Local Cost
$233
Local Income
$80
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
29.3°C
Summer Avg
32.8°C
Winter Avg
23.6°C
Record High
47.2°C
Record Low
8.9°C
Humidity
31%
Precipitation
254 mm
Internet Speed
3 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
37 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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