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’Elb el Jmel
City in Brakna, Mauritania
Overview
Elb el Jmel is a modest town in the Brakna region of southern Mauritania, known for its authentic Saharan charm and peaceful atmosphere. It is built around local life, blending rural traditions and basic urban amenities. The city offers a glimpse into Mauritania's resilient communities amidst the desert landscape.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mauritania
Region
Brakna
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Nouakchott
Coordinates
17.01°, -13.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$451
Local Cost
$243
Local Income
$70
Cashless
10
English
15
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BGH
Distance
48 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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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