Tidjikdja

Tidjikja تجكجة
Commune and town
Tidjikja Location in Mauritania
Coordinates: 18°33′N 11°26′W / 18.550°N 11.433°W / 18.550; -11.433
Country	[[ Image:Flag of Mauritania.svg|25px]] Mauritania
Region	Tagant
Population (2013 census)
• Total	10,906

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Tidjikja (Arabic: تجكجة‎‎) is the capital of the Tagant region of central Mauritania, lying on the Tagant plateau. Founded in 1680, it has a population of around 11,000 people.

The town is known for its palm trees and its vernacular architecture. The town is also home to an airport. It is the birthplace of Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Louly, who served as president.

Nearby towns and villages include Moudjeria (65.8 nm), Ksar el Barka (46.4 nm), Rachid (21.3 nm), Ksar el Khali (143.4 nm), Ouadane (143.4 nm), Boumdeit (67.1 nm) and Serotandi (46.0 nm).

Coordinates: 18°33′N 11°26′W / 18.550°N 11.433°W / 18.550; -11.433

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