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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 · estimate
30
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
20
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
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 2025-12-09.
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 2026-03-23.
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: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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