Sebkha is a suburb of Nouakchott and urban commune in western Mauritania. It has a population of 72,245 (2013 census).[1][2]

Sebkha
Commune and city
Sebkha is located in Mauritania
Sebkha
Sebkha
Location in Mauritania
Coordinates: 18°04′32″N 16°00′07″W / 18.07556°N 16.00194°W / 18.07556; -16.00194
Country Mauritania
RegionNouakchott-Ouest
Area
 • Total80.92 km2 (31.24 sq mi)
Population
 • Total72,245
 • Density890/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

The football teams ASC Nasr de Sebkha and ASC Socogim are based there.

References edit

  1. ^ "Mauritania: Administrative Division (Departments and Communes) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". 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.