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Zouerate
City in Tiris Zemmour, Mauritania
Overview
Zouerate is a remote mining town at the edge of the Sahara, serving as the industrial center of Tiris Zemmour. The city is known for vast iron ore operations, workers from across Mauritania, and a rugged desert landscape. Although amenities are basic, visitors can experience authentic Saharan culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mauritania
Region
Tiris Zemmour
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Nouakchott
Coordinates
22.74°, -12.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$664
Local Cost
$359
Local Income
$250
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
25.4°C
Summer Avg
32.9°C
Winter Avg
17.0°C
Record High
47.1°C
Record Low
3.0°C
Humidity
30%
Precipitation
49 mm
Internet Speed
63 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
130 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
21.0
Airport
OUZ
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 30 tests. 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 35/100.
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