Hodh Ech Chargi, Mauritania · Africa
Basseknou sits on the route: 20 minutes from Mbera.
Basseknou is a town located in Hodh Ech Chargi, Mauritania. With a population of 12,232, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Basseknou 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 Basseknou to your route.
On July 5, 2011, clashes broke out between Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and Mauritanian forces in Bassikounou, Mauritania.
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Basseknou is located in Hodh Ech Chargi, Mauritania, Africa. The coordinates are 15.8665 latitude, -5.9460 longitude.
Basseknou has a population of approximately 12,232 people, making it a town in Mauritania.
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