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Boulenouar

Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania · Africa

About Boulenouar

Boulenouar sits on the route: 40 minutes from Bir Ganduz.

Boulenouar is a town located in Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania. With a population of 1,901, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Boulenouar 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 Boulenouar to your route.

About Boulenouar

Boulenouar (Arabic: بولنوار, sometimes spelled Boulenoir) is a town and commune in Mauritania, situated on the railway line from Nouadhibou to Zouerate and on the road between Nouadhibou and Nouakchott. Its main resource is water, which is close to the surface. The water is bottled and sold and also used as water

Read more supply for Nouadhibou. In the 2013 census, the population numbered 2,619. Boulenouar is home to the Boulenouar Wind Power Station that is planned to be the biggest wind power station in Mauritania.

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Where is Boulenouar located?

Boulenouar is located in Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania, Africa. The coordinates are 21.2897 latitude, -16.5240 longitude.

What is the population of Boulenouar?

Boulenouar has a population of approximately 1,901 people, making it a town in Mauritania.

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Quick Information

Population
1,901
Continent
Africa
Country
Mauritania
Region
Dakhlet Nouadhibou
Timezone
Africa/Nouakchott
Coordinates
21.2897, -16.5240

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When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Boulenouar.

Bir Ganduz

🇪🇭 Western Sahara

36 km awayPop. 4,625

Nouadhibou

🇲🇷 Mauritania

66 km awayPop. 146,048

La Güera

🇪🇭 Western Sahara

78 km away

Tichla

🇪🇭 Western Sahara

164 km awayPop. 6,036

Imlili

🇲🇦 Morocco

179 km awayPop. 2,269

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