Boumdeid

Boumdeid (Arabic: بومديد) is a town and commune in Mauritania. It is located in the Aoukar basin, which formerly gave name to the greater region. It has a population of 3,189 at the 2013 census. It is the birthplace of Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Ghazouani.

Boumdeid
بومديد
Commune and town
Boumdeid
Location in Mauritania
Coordinates: 17°27′N 11°21′W
Country Mauritania
RegionAssaba Region
DepartmentBoumdeid Department
Area
  Total57.5 sq mi (149.0 km2)
Population
 (2013 census)
  Total3,189
  Density55/sq mi (21/km2)
Time zoneUTC±00:00 (GMT)
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