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Nouadhibou

Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania · Africa

About Nouadhibou

Nouadhibou sits on the route: 25 minutes from La Güera.

Nouadhibou is a city located in Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania. With a population of 146,048, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Nouadhibou 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 Nouadhibou to your route.

About Nouadhibou

Nouadhibou (; Arabic: نواذيبو, Hassaniyya: [nwaðiːbu] ), formerly named Port-Étienne, is the second largest city in Mauritania and serves as a major commercial center. The city has about 173,000 inhabitants. It is situated on a 65-kilometre peninsula or headland called Ras Nouadhibou, Cap Blanc, or Cabo Blanco, of

Read more which the western side has the city of La Güera. Nouadhibou is consequently located merely a couple of kilometers from the border between Mauritania and Western Sahara. Its current mayor is Elghassem Ould Bellali, who was installed on 15 October 2018. Nouadhibou is a major hotspot for migrant smuggling, serving as a key departure point for those attempting to reach Europe.

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Where is Nouadhibou located?

Nouadhibou is located in Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania, Africa. The coordinates are 20.9419 latitude, -17.0384 longitude.

What is the population of Nouadhibou?

Nouadhibou has a population of approximately 146,048 people, making it a city in Mauritania.

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Quick Information

Population
146,048
Continent
Africa
Country
Mauritania
Region
Dakhlet Nouadhibou
Timezone
Africa/Nouakchott
Coordinates
20.9419, -17.0384

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Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Nouadhibou.

La Güera

🇪🇭 Western Sahara

13 km away

Boulenouar

🇲🇷 Mauritania

66 km awayPop. 1,901

Bir Ganduz

🇪🇭 Western Sahara

96 km awayPop. 4,625

Nouâmghâr

🇲🇷 Mauritania

185 km awayPop. 4,151

Imlili

🇲🇦 Morocco

241 km awayPop. 2,269

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