Tintane (Arabic:طينطان) is a town and commune in Mauritania. It is located in the Hodh El Gharbi region of Mauritania, and is an important stop on the "Road of Hope", the largest and most important road in Mauritania, which links Nouakchott to Néma.

Tintane
طينطان
Commune and town
Street view of Tintane
Street view of Tintane
Tintane is located in Mauritania
Tintane
Tintane
Location in Mauritania
Coordinates: 16°24′N 10°10′W / 16.400°N 10.167°W / 16.400; -10.167
Country Mauritania
Population
 (2013)
 • Total21,736[1]
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

16°24′N 10°10′W / 16.400°N 10.167°W / 16.400; -10.167

References edit

  1. ^ "Tintane (Department) - Population Statistics, Map and Location." Tintane (Department, Mauritania). City Population, 2013. Web. 02 Jan. 2015.