Biscuiterie

Biscuiterie is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal, part of the arrondissement of Grand Dakar. It is located in the centre-southern area of the city. As of 2007, it had a population of 56,932.

Biscuiterie
Commune d'arrondissement
Biscuiterie location
Biscuiterie location
Country Senegal
RegionDakar Region
DepartmentDakar Department
Area
  Total1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2013)
  Total68,547
  Density69,000/km2 (180,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Overview

La Biscuiterie owes its name to the eponymous "Biscuiterie" (also known as "Biscuiterie de Medina", "Biscuit factory of Medina"), a former biscuit factory that has been restructured into an exhibition venue.[1] Among other art, craft, and urban culture exhibitions and events, la Biscuiterie has hosted the 2010 edition of the World Festival of Black Arts.[2]

References

14°42′36″N 17°26′59″W


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