Biscuiterie
Commune d'arrondissement in Dakar Region, Senegal
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Biscuiterie is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal, part of the arrondissement of Grand Dakar. It is located in the centre-southern area of the city. As of 2007, it had a population of 56,932.
Biscuiterie | |
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Commune d'arrondissement | |
Biscuiterie location | |
| Country |  Senegal |
| Region | Dakar Region |
| Department | Dakar Department |
| Area | |
• Total | 1 km2 (0.39 sq mi) |
| Population (2013) | |
• Total | 68,547 |
| • Density | 69,000/km2 (180,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Overview
La Biscuiterie owes its name to the eponymous "Biscuiterie" (also known as "Biscuiterie de Medina", "Biscuit factory of Medina"), a former biscuit factory that has been restructured into an exhibition venue.[1] Among other art, craft, and urban culture exhibitions and events, la Biscuiterie has hosted the 2010 edition of the World Festival of Black Arts.[2]
