Tiguent (Arabic: تكنت) is a small town and commune in south-western Mauritania, not far from the coast. In 2013, it had a population of 12,579.[1]
Tiguent | |
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Commune and town | |
Coordinates: 17°15′N 16°0′W / 17.250°N 16.000°W | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Trarza |
Area | |
• Total | 1,041 sq mi (2,696 km2) |
Population (2013) | |
• Total | 12,579 |
• Density | 12/sq mi (4.7/km2) |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Transport
editIt is proposed to be served by a new station on railway to serve the phosphate mines at Kaedi.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Mauritania: Administrative Division (Departments and Communes) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
17°15′00″N 16°00′00″W / 17.25000°N 16.00000°W