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Amourj

Hodh Ech Chargi, Mauritania · Africa

About Amourj

Amourj sits on the route: 35 minutes from Bougadoum.

Amourj is a town located in Hodh Ech Chargi, Mauritania. With a population of 5,509, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Amourj sits in Mauritania. It's in the Africa/Nouakchott time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Amourj to your route.

About Amourj

Amourj is a town in the Hodh Ech Chargui Region of eastern Mauritania near the frontier of Mali. In 2013, it had a population of 6,389.

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Where is Amourj located?

Amourj is located in Hodh Ech Chargi, Mauritania, Africa. The coordinates are 16.1092 latitude, -7.2139 longitude.

What is the population of Amourj?

Amourj has a population of approximately 5,509 people, making it a town in Mauritania.

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Quick Information

Population
5,509
Continent
Africa
Country
Mauritania
Region
Hodh Ech Chargi
Timezone
Africa/Nouakchott
Coordinates
16.1092, -7.2139

Tags

AfricaMauritaniaHodh Ech ChargiTown

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Amourj.

Bougadoum

🇲🇷 Mauritania

32 km awayPop. 40,341

Néma

🇲🇷 Mauritania

57 km awayPop. 60,000

Abdel Begrou

🇲🇱 Mali

74 km awayPop. 10,599

Tembedgha

🇲🇷 Mauritania

104 km awayPop. 17,465

Nara

🇲🇱 Mali

105 km awayPop. 23,599

Bousteila

🇲🇷 Mauritania

111 km awayPop. 7,520

Oualata

🇲🇷 Mauritania

134 km awayPop. 11,779

Basseknou

🇲🇷 Mauritania

138 km awayPop. 12,232

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