Ayoun al Atrous (also known as Aioun el Atrouss) (Arabic: عيون العتروس) is a town in southern Mauritania. It is located at around 16°40′0″N 9°37′0″W / 16.66667°N 9.61667°W / 16.66667; -9.61667. It is the capital of Hodh El Gharbi region.

Ayoun el Atrous
Rural Ayoun el Atrous
Rural Ayoun el Atrous
Ayoun el Atrous is located in Mauritania
Ayoun el Atrous
Ayoun el Atrous
Location in Mauritania
Coordinates: 16°40′N 9°37′W / 16.667°N 9.617°W / 16.667; -9.617
Country Mauritania
RegionHodh El Gharbi
Area
 • City111.4 km2 (43.0 sq mi)
Elevation
259 m (850 ft)
Population
 (2013 census)
 • City24,199
 • Urban
22,796

The city is served by the Aioun el Atrouss Airport, 6 kilometres (4 mi) north-west of the city. The town is located in the southern area of the Aoukar, a former lake basin.[1]

Ayoun al Atrous was one of the stops in the 2007 Dakar Rally.

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