Sélibaby (department)
Sélibaby | |
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| Country |  Mauritania |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,800 sq mi (7,252 km2) |
| Population (2013 census)[1] | |
• Total | 198,688 |
| • Density | 71/sq mi (27/km2) |
Sélibaby is a department of Guidimaka Region in of southern Mauritania.[2][3]
Located in the southern part of the country near the Senegal and Mali borders, it serves as an important administrative and economic center for the region. Sélibaby is part of the Sahel zone and features a semi-arid climate, with a rainy season that supports limited agricultural activities.
The city is known for its multicultural population, reflecting a blend of ethnic groups, including the Soninke, Fulani, and Wolof. It plays a key role in cross-border trade and serves as a hub for local markets, education and healthcare services.
Guidimaka itself is divided into several department or administrative subdivisions, with Sélibaby been the most prominent one.
List of municipalities in the department
[edit]The Sélibaby department is made up of following municipalities:
In 2013, the entire population of the Sélibaby Department has a total of 198,688 inhabitants[4] (97,232 men and 101,456 women).
References
[edit]- ^ "Mauritania: Administrative divisions". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Wilaya de Guidimagha". mauritania.mr. Archived from the original on 24 May 2011.
- ^ "Mauritania - Guidimaka". maplibrary. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^ "Mauritania: Administrative Division (Departments and Communes) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
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