Ayoun el Atrous
Ayoun al Atrous (also known as Aioun el Atrouss) (Arabic: عيون العتروس) is a town in southern Mauritania. It is located at around 16°40′0″N 9°37′0″W. It is the capital of Hodh El Gharbi region. The city is served by the Aioun el Atrouss Airport, 6 kilometres (4 mi) north-west of the city. The town is located in the southern area of the Aoukar, a former lake basin.[1]
Ayoun el Atrous | |
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Ayoun el Atrous Location in Mauritania | |
Coordinates: 16°40′N 9°37′W | |
Country | Mauritania |
Region | Hodh El Gharbi |
Elevation | 259 m (850 ft) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 11,867 |
Ayoun al Atrous was one of the stops in the 2007 Dakar Rally.
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