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Barkéwol, Assaba, Mauritania – Mauritania Flag

Current Date And Time In Barkéwol, Mauritania

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:26:10 GMT
State: Assaba
Currency: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 3,622

🌎 Barkéwol, Assaba, Mauritania – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Barkéwol, a city in Assaba, Mauritania in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Barkéwol — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Barkéwol, Assaba Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameBarkéwol
StateAssaba
CountryMauritania
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population3,622
Area165.00 km² (63.71 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Assaba#6 of 9 cities with population data
Currency
NameMauritanian Ouguiya
Code ISO-4217MRU
SymbolUM
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+222
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.mr
Elevation
In Meter74
In Feet243
GPS Coordinates
Latitude16.64
Longitude-12.5
Decimal Degrees (DD)16.64° N 12.498° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)16° 38' 25" N 12° 29' 55" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)16° 38.42' N 12° 29.91' W
Location Context
Distance to Assaba Capital117 km East of Kiffa
Nearest City in Another CountryNguidjlone, Senegal (120 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+00:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:32 AM
Sunset🌅 07:17 PM
Day Length12h 45m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Nouakchott

Barkéwol – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Barkéwol, Assaba

Barkéwol is a city situated in Assaba, Mauritania, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Barkéwol as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Assaba

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Barkéwol

The latitude and longitude of Barkéwol pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 74 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Barkéwol on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Barkéwol

Barkéwol runs on UTC +00:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Barkéwol

Payments and pricing in Barkéwol run on Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU), shown with the symbol UM. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Barkéwol exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Barkéwol

To ring a number in Barkéwol from outside Mauritania, dial +222 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Barkéwol and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Barkéwol's Standing Within Assaba

By recorded population, Barkéwol ranks #6 of 9 cities in Assaba. It lies about 117 km East of Kiffa, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Assaba market. › Cities near Barkéwol

📊 How This Barkéwol Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Barkéwol into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Barkéwol to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Assaba market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Barkéwol. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Barkéwol

👥 What is the population of Barkéwol?

Barkéwol has a recorded population of approximately 3,622 people. That places it #6 of 9 cities with population data in Assaba. Browse more cities in Assaba for comparison.

📐 How large is Barkéwol in square kilometers?

Barkéwol spans approximately 165.00 square kilometers (63.71 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Barkéwol in?

Barkéwol is part of Assaba in Mauritania. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Barkéwol in?

Barkéwol keeps UTC +00:00. Today the sun rises around 06:32 AM and sets around 07:17 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Barkéwol?

Businesses and shops in Barkéwol price in Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU), written with the symbol UM. Check live rates on our Barkéwol currency page.

📍 How far is Barkéwol from the state capital?

Barkéwol is about 117 km East of Kiffa, the capital of Assaba. See cities near Barkéwol for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Barkéwol lands you closest to Nguidjlone, Senegal, about 120 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Barkéwol sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.