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Nouadhibou

City in Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania

Overview

Nouadhibou is Mauritania's second-largest city, situated on a peninsula jutting into the Atlantic. Its busy port, fishing industry, and proximity to the iconic ship graveyard make it an intriguing destination for adventure seekers and business visitors alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mauritania
Region
Dakhlet Nouadhibou
Population
173,525
Time Zone
Africa/Nouakchott
Coordinates
20.94°, -17.04°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
32
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$680
Local Cost
$380
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
22.3°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
19.1°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
9.3°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
40 mm
Internet Speed
27 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NDB
Distance
1 km

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World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 105 tests. 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 2025-12-05.

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: 61/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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