Nouakchott, MR
Nouakchott: This sprawling desert capital is located on the Atlantic coast, serving as Mauritania's administrative and economic center.
About
Quick Facts about Nouakchott
| Population | 1,315,000 |
| Country | Mauritania |
| Area | 1035995244 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 18.0858,-15.9785 |
| Altitude | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Capital city | Nouakchott is capital of Mauritania |
| Time Zone | UTC±00:00 |
| Local time | 06:02:00 (13th May 2026) |
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Geography
Nouakchott is located at 18°5'9"N 15°58'43"W (18.0858100, -15.9785000).
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- Amman (1999 )
- Bamako
- Lanzhou
- Madrid
- Tucson
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 958,399 | - | census |
| 2016 | 1,077,169 | 11.03% | census |
| 2020 | 1,315,000 | 18.09% | census |
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