Boumdeid
Commune and town in Assaba Region, Mauritania
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Boumdeid (Arabic: بومديد) is a town and commune in Mauritania. It is located in the Aoukar basin, which formerly gave name to the greater region. It has a population of 3,189 at the 2013 census.[1] It is the birthplace of Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Ghazouani.
Country
Mauritania
Boumdeid
بومديد | |
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Commune and town | |
| Coordinates: 17°27′N 11°21′W | |
| Country | |
| Region | Assaba Region |
| Department | Boumdeid Department |
| Area | |
• Total | 57.5 sq mi (149.0 km2) |
| Population (2013 census) | |
• Total | 3,189 |
| • Density | 55.43/sq mi (21.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 (GMT) |