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Néma

Hodh Ech Chargi, Mauritania · Africa

About Néma

Néma sits on the route: 1 hours from Amourj.

Néma is a town located in Hodh Ech Chargi, Mauritania. With a population of 60,000, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Néma 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 Néma to your route.

About Néma

Néma (Arabic: النعمه) is a town in southeastern Mauritania, close to the border with Mali. It is located at around 16°37′0″N 7°15′0″W at the eastern end of the Aoukar. It is the capital of Hodh Ech Chargui Region and of the Néma Department. While the urban population of Nema is approximately 20,000, the

Read more surrounding rural sites served by the city make it closer to 100,000 in the whole Department. Mauritanians value brousse, or country living, as a throwback to their nomadic roots. "The Road of Hope", which stretches from the capital, Nouakchott, ends in Nema near the market quartier. There are ten quartiers, sections, of the city, the oldest being Edelibu Quartier, northeast of the road, Shovia Quartier, dating from the 1950s, is the only section south of the road.

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Where is Néma located?

Néma is located in Hodh Ech Chargi, Mauritania, Africa. The coordinates are 16.6170 latitude, -7.2565 longitude.

What is the population of Néma?

Néma has a population of approximately 60,000 people, making it a town in Mauritania.

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Quick Information

Population
60,000
Continent
Africa
Country
Mauritania
Region
Hodh Ech Chargi
Timezone
Africa/Nouakchott
Coordinates
16.6170, -7.2565

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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 Néma.

Amourj

🇲🇷 Mauritania

57 km awayPop. 5,509

Oualata

🇲🇷 Mauritania

80 km awayPop. 11,779

Bougadoum

🇲🇷 Mauritania

84 km awayPop. 40,341

Tembedgha

🇲🇷 Mauritania

106 km awayPop. 17,465

Abdel Begrou

🇲🇱 Mali

129 km awayPop. 10,599

Bousteila

🇲🇷 Mauritania

146 km awayPop. 7,520

Nara

🇲🇱 Mali

161 km awayPop. 23,599

Basseknou

🇲🇷 Mauritania

163 km awayPop. 12,232

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