Location & Surroundings
Tékane is a town in Trarza, Mauritania with 22,041 inhabitants, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gae, 11 km to the west. The national capital Nouakchott is about 180 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Podor, 41 km away.
Also known as: Tiékane
Overview
Tékane is department of Mauritania — AR من مقاطعات ولاية الترارزة الموريتانية.
It is located in R'Kiz Department, Mauritania.
The elevation is around 6 metre.
Also known as: Tekane, Taykān
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Basic Data
- Country Mauritania
- Located in R'Kiz Department
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 36' 6" N, 15° 20' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 6 m
- Timezone Africa/Nouakchott
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Population 22,041
- Pop. Density 1,826 p/km²
- Built-up 11.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Ouguiya (MRU)
- Phone Prefix +222
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:26
- Sunrise 06:56
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tekane
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tekane, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 35.2 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
4.7 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 30.2 | 4.7 | 44 | 12 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 3.5 | 65 | 18 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.2 | 5.0 | 72 | 12 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 340.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.2 | 4.5 | 35 | 11 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 562.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.4 | 4.0 | 25 | 17 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.0 | 3.5 | 31 | 21 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.7 | 4.9 | 66 | 14 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 357.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.7 | 5.0 | 53 | 13 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 557.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.3 | 3.8 | 32 | 17 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 3.0 | 89 | 20 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.2 | 1.6 | 73 | 13 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 294.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.7 | 2.8 | 12 | 13 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 390.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.8 | 3.8 | 77 | 18 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tekane?
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 35.2 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 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 Tekane today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Tekane?
Local time is 07:26. Time zone: Africa/Nouakchott (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Tekane?
Tekane is a populated place.
How many people live in Tekane?
Population about 22,041.
What is the elevation of Tekane?
DEM 6 m.
Where is Tekane located?
It is at 16.60175, -15.34866 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tekane in?
It is in Mauritania.
Links
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