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Bofal
City in Brakna, Mauritania
Overview
Bofal is a small, rural town in Brakna, Mauritania, situated on the banks of the Senegal River. It's known for its phosphate mine and tranquil local life, with most activity centered on agriculture and river commerce. While infrastructure is basic, visitors can experience genuine Mauritanian rural culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mauritania
Region
Brakna
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Nouakchott
Coordinates
16.42°, -13.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
20
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost
$360
Local Cost
$173
Local Income
$0
Cashless
5
English
5
Temperature
29.3°C
Summer Avg
32.4°C
Winter Avg
24.1°C
Record High
47.0°C
Record Low
9.4°C
Humidity
32%
Precipitation
298 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KED
Distance
42 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 45/100.
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