Ayoun El Atrous
Ayoun El Atrous, the capital of Mauritania's Hodh El Gharbi region in the country's south, served as a stage stop on the 2007 Dakar Rally. The town sits within the southern Aoukar area, with mountains visible from the town and water within walking distance. A regional airport lies a short distance to the northwest.
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- Population28,174
- Nearest water from center 3.1 km1.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 14 km8.6 mi
Nearest airports
Ayoun El Atrous: quick answers
Where is Ayoun El Atrous?
Ayoun El Atrous is in Mauritania.
How do you get to Ayoun El Atrous?
The nearest airport is Aioun El Atrouss (AEO), about 23 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ayoun El Atrous?
The warmest month is June, averaging 36°C96°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 21°C71°F. The wettest month is August, with about 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ayoun El Atrous?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 restaurants and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.