List of cities in Mauritania facts for kids
Welcome to a list of the biggest cities in Mauritania! Mauritania is a country in West Africa. This article will show you the cities with more than 10,000 people living in them. We'll look at how their populations have grown over time.
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What is a City Population?
The population of a city is simply the total number of people who live there. Knowing a city's population helps us understand how big it is and how many people need homes, schools, and jobs. Governments often count people in a census, which is like a big survey to find out how many people live in a country and where they are.
Mauritania's Biggest Cities
Here are some of the most populated cities in Mauritania, based on counts from 2000 and 2013. You'll see how much some of them have grown!
| Rank | City Name | Arabic Name | Population (2000) | Population (2013) | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nouakchott | انواكشوط | 558,195 | 958,399 | Nouakchott |
| 2 | Nouadhibou | انواديبو | 72,337 | 118,167 | Dakhlet Nouadhibou |
| 3 | Kiffa | كيفة | 25,679 | 50,206 | Assaba |
| 4 | Mbera Refugee Camp | امبره | - | 47,725 | Hodh Ech Chargui |
| 5 | Kaédi | كيهيدي | 31,310 | 45,539 | Gorgol |
| 6 | Zouérat | الزويرات | 33,929 | 44,649 | Tiris Zemmour |
| 7 | Sélibabi | سليبابي | 32,716 | 40,281 | Guidimaka |
| 8 | Rosso | روصو | 29,882 | 33,581 | Brakna |
| 9 | Boû Gâdoûm | بوكادوم | 29,045 | 32,749 | Hodh Ech Chargui |
| 10 | Boutilimit | بوتلميت | 22,257 | 27,170 | Trarza |
More About Key Cities
Nouakchott: The Capital City
Nouakchott is not just the biggest city; it's also the capital of Mauritania. This means it's where the government is located. It has grown a lot, almost doubling its population between 2000 and 2013! This shows how many people are moving to the capital for opportunities.
Nouadhibou: A Port City
Nouadhibou is the second-largest city and an important port. A port is a place where ships load and unload goods. This makes Nouadhibou very important for trade and fishing in Mauritania.
Mbera Refugee Camp: A Special Case
Mbera Refugee Camp is unique because it's not a traditional city. It's a place set up to help people who have had to leave their homes because of conflict or other problems. The camp has a large population, showing how many people need help and shelter.
Other Important Places
Besides the largest cities, Mauritania has many other interesting settlements. These places might be smaller, but they are still important for different reasons, like history or local culture.
- Akreijit (أكريجيت)
- Bir Moghrein (بير مغرين)
- Chinguetti (شنقيط)
- Choum (شوم)
- F'dérik (افديرك)
- Ouadane (وادان)
- Tichit (تيشيت)
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Localidades de Mauritania para niños
- List of metropolitan areas in Africa
- List of largest cities in the Arab world
