Location & Surroundings
Baouia is a ridge(s) in Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania, at 156 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kobenni, 52 km to the east. The national capital Nouakchott is about 695 km to the west. The nearest airport is Nioro Airport, 82 km away.
Also known as: Ba Wïa
Overview
Baouia is ridge in Mauritania — AR نتوء جبلي في موريتانيا.
It is located in Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania.
The elevation is around 156 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Mauritania
- Located in Hodh El Gharbi
- Type ridge(s) (RDGE)
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 56' 11" N, 9° 50' 1" W
- Elevation DEM: 156 m
- Timezone Africa/Nouakchott
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 91 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Ouguiya (MRU)
- Phone Prefix +222
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:50
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Baouia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baouia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 34.5 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 W/m2.
Temperature
34.5 C
Wind
6.3 m/s NE (41 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
3 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 34.5 | 6.3 | 41 | 13 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.0 | 4.4 | 38 | 10 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 3.7 | 39 | 14 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.9 | 4.6 | 53 | 8 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 478.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.1 | 4.0 | 26 | 8 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 587.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 4.1 | 18 | 11 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 3.4 | 58 | 16 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.3 | 4.2 | 61 | 13 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 274.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.8 | 2.3 | 36 | 13 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 397.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 3.4 | 6 | 16 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 2.3 | 19 | 19 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.3 | 2.2 | 41 | 10 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 454.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.4 | 1.8 | 7 | 11 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 548.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baouia?
Now 34.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 34.5 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Baouia today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Baouia?
Local time is 05:50. Time zone: Africa/Nouakchott (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Baouia?
Baouia is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Baouia?
DEM 156 m.
Where is Baouia located?
It is at 15.93640, -9.83366 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baouia in?
It is in Mauritania.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry