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Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Nouakchott, a significant locality within Mauritania, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Nouakchott, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 18.08581 and longitude -15.9785, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 10 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 661,400 people, Nouakchott holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLC underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of . It is further organized within the subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as NKC, Naevakjut, Nawakshot, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Nouakchott are synchronized to the Africa/Nouakchott timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

NKC
Naevakjut
Nawakshot
Nawakszut
Nouakchat
Nouakchot
Nouakchott
Nouaksot
Nouaxot
Nuakchot
Nuakshot
Nuaksjott
Nuaksot
Nuaksota
Nuaksotas
Nuaksoto
Nuaksott
Nuakxot
Nuakŝoto
Nuakşot
Nuakšot
Nuakšota
Nuakšotas
Nuakšott
Nwaqcut
Nwaqcuṭ
Nävakjut
Núaksjott
huo suo
navakasuta
nu wa ke xiao te
nu'akacota
nu'oyakasuta
nuagsyoteu
nuakushotto
nuvakcut
nwakshwt
Νουακσότ
Νουαξότ
Нуакшот
Նուակշոտ
נואקשוט
نواكشوط
نواکشوت
نواکشوط
نواکشۆت
نوواکوٹ
नवाकसुत
নুওয়াকশুত
ਨੁਆਕਚੋਤ
நுவாக்சூத்
นูแอกชอต
ནའུ་ཀ་ཅོ་ཊི།
ნუაქშოტი
ኑዋክሾት
ヌアクショット
努瓦克肖特
或索
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