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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 · estimate
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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 2026-03-22.
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: 35/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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