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Rosso
City in Trarza, Mauritania
Overview
Rosso is a lively border town on the banks of the Senegal River, serving as a key crossing point between Mauritania and Senegal. Known for its busy markets and mix of cultures, the city offers travelers authentic Mauritanian life and lively local scenes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mauritania
Region
Trarza
Population
61,156
Time Zone
Africa/Nouakchott
Coordinates
16.51°, -15.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$435
Local Cost
$265
Local Income
$110
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
27.9°C
Summer Avg
30.5°C
Winter Avg
23.4°C
Record High
45.9°C
Record Low
9.5°C
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
316 mm
Internet Speed
5 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RDT
Distance
18 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 40/100.
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