Mboro is a town and urban commune in the Thiès Region of western Senegal. It is located in the Tivaouane Department. The population in 2023 was 40,811.[1]
Mboro | |
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Town and commune | |
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  Mboro | |
| Coordinates: 15°09′N 16°54′W / 15.150°N 16.900°W | |
| Country |  Senegal |
| Region | Thiès Region |
| Department | Tivaouane Department |
| Area | |
• Town and commune | 7.164 km2 (2.766 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 census)[1] | |
• Town and commune | 40,811 |
| • Density | 5,700/km2 (15,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
The town received commune status in 2002.[2] Mboro is situated 25 km west of Tivaouane and 117 km north of Dakar. There is a phosphate mine and factory in Mboro.[3]
References
editWikivoyage has a travel guide for Mboro.
- ^ a b c Citypopulation.de Population and area of Mboro Commune
- ^ Decree no.2002-171 of 21 February 2002
- ^ Senegal's Wade: loved by dad, disliked by people
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