Afoûgâm
Afoûgâm is a sabkha in Brakna Region, Mauritania.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Magta Lahjar and Ouad Amour.
Magta Lahjar
Town
Magta Lahjar is a town and commune in the Brakna Region of southern Mauritania. In 2013, it had a population of 18,616. Magta Lahjar is situated 8 km east of Afoûgâm.
Ouad Amour
Village
Ouad Amour or Ouad Emour is a village and rural commune in the Brakna Region of southern Mauritania. In 2000, it had a population of 10,419. Ouad Amour is situated 8 km southwest of Afoûgâm.
Afoûgâm
- Type: Sabkha
- Also known as: “Afougam”
- Category: landform
- Location: Brakna Region, Mauritania, Sahel, Africa
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Latitude
17.5173° or 17° 31′ 2″ northLongitude
-13.1638° or 13° 9′ 50″ westElevation
51 metres (167 feet)Open location code
7C98GR8P+WFGeoNames ID
6914331
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