Meckhe is a town and urban commune in Senegal, which is located in the north-west of the country, between Dakar and Saint-Louis. It lies in the department of Tivaouane within the region of Thiès. It had a population of 27,566 in 2023,[1] mostly of Wolof origin.
Meckhe | |
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Town and commune | |
Coordinates: 15°07′N 16°38′W / 15.117°N 16.633°W | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Thiès Region |
Department | Tivaouane |
Area | |
• Town and commune | 6.342 km2 (2.449 sq mi) |
Population (2023 census)[1] | |
• Town and commune | 27,566 |
• Density | 4,300/km2 (11,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Economical activity is centered on agriculture, handicrafts, commerce and cattle breeding.
It is a sister city with Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France.
References
edit- ^ a b c Citypopulation.de Population and area of Meckhe Commune