Riyad is a suburb of Nouakchott and urban commune in western Mauritania.

Riyad
Commune and city
Riyad is located in Mauritania
Riyad
Riyad
Location in Mauritania
Coordinates: 18°6′8″N 15°57′18″W / 18.10222°N 15.95500°W / 18.10222; -15.95500
Country Mauritania
RegionNouakchott-Sud
Area
 • Total6.90 sq mi (17.86 km2)
Population
 (2013 census)
 • Total117,030
 • Density17,000/sq mi (6,600/km2)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

It had a population of 117,030 in 2013, up from 42,413 in 2000.[1][2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Riyadh (City District, Mauritania) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  2. ^ "Commune Collectivités urbaines à vocation industrielle et commerciale". République Islamique de Mauritanie:Communes de Mauritanie. Retrieved January 14, 2009.

18°6′8″N 15°57′18″W / 18.10222°N 15.95500°W / 18.10222; -15.95500