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Meckhe

Coordinates: 15°07′N 16°38′W / 15.117°N 16.633°W / 15.117; -16.633
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Meckhe
Town and commune
Meckhe is located in Senegal
Meckhe
Meckhe
Location in Senegal
Coordinates: 15°07′N 16°38′W / 15.117°N 16.633°W / 15.117; -16.633
Country Senegal
RegionThiès Region
DepartmentTivaouane
Area
 • Town and commune6.342 km2 (2.449 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)[1]
 • Town and commune27,566
 • Density4,300/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Meckhe is a town and urban commune in Senegal, which is located in the north-west of the country, between Dakar and Saint-Louis. It lies in the department of Tivaouane within the region of Thiès. It had a population of 27,566 in 2023,[1] mostly of Wolof origin.

Economical activity is centered on agriculture, handicrafts, commerce and cattle breeding.

It is a sister city with France Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Citypopulation.de Population and area of Meckhe Commune

15°07′N 16°38′W / 15.117°N 16.633°W / 15.117; -16.633