Atar, Mauritania

Atar (Arabic: أطار, Berber for mountain) is a town in northwestern Mauritania, the capital of the Adrar Region and the main settlement on the Adrar Plateau. Situated on the oued Seguellil, it is home to an airport, a museum and a historic mosque, constructed in 1674.

Atar
أطار
Commune and town
Atar Market Street
Atar
Location in Mauritania
Coordinates: 20°31′N 13°03′W
Country Mauritania
RegionAdrar Region
Elevation
270 m (890 ft)
Population
 (2013 census)
  Total25,190

In 2013 it had a population of 25,190.

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