Tiguent

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
Commune and town
Tiguent
Location in Mauritania
Coordinates: 17°15′N 16°0′W
Country Mauritania
RegionTrarza
Area
  Total1,041 sq mi (2,696 km2)
Population
 (2013)
  Total12,579
  Density12/sq mi (4.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Transport

It is proposed to be served by a new station on railway to serve the phosphate mines at Kaedi.

See also

References

17°15′00″N 16°00′00″W


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