Mederdra
| Mederdra | |
|---|---|
| Commune and town | |
  Mederdra Location in Mauritania | |
| Coordinates: 16°55′N 15°39′W / 16.917°N 15.650°W | |
| Country |
 Mauritania |
| Region | Trarza |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 6,858 |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Mederdra is a small town and commune in south-west Mauritania. In 2000 it had a population of 6,858.[1]
Transport
It lies on the route of a proposed railway line to connect phosphate mines at Kaédi with the capital and port of Nouakchott.
Famous citizens
Malouma Meidah, a popular singer and politician, was born in Mederdra in 1960.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Statistiques Demographiques: Résultats du RGPH 2000 des Wilayas". République Islamique de Mauritanie. Retrieved February 1, 2009.
- ↑ Châtelot, Christophe (14 July 2009). "Malouma, diva rebelle" (in French). Paris, France: Le Monde Afrique. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
External links
Coordinates: 16°55′00″N 15°39′00″W / 16.91667°N 15.65000°W
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