Most Dense in Mauritania

Top 58 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Mauritania

1 Nouadhibou 08 11,731/mi²

2 Néma 01 9,302/mi²

3 Dar Naim 14 3,832/mi²

4 Ksar 13 3,097/mi²

5 Nouakchott 3,068/mi²

6 Tevragh Zeina 13 2,140/mi²

7 Sélibaby 10 705/mi²

8 Bougadoum 01 687/mi²

9 Bagodine 05 604/mi²

10 Aleg 05 566/mi²

11 Guerou 03 433/mi²

12 Atar 07 402/mi²

13 Magṭa‘ Laḥjar 05 326/mi²

14 Bababé 05 313/mi²

15 Fondé Elimane 05 300/mi²

16 El ’Ayoûn 03 251/mi²

17 Bouhdida 05 245/mi²

18 Elghabra 03 243/mi²

19 Mbera 01 193/mi²

20 Zouérat 11 188/mi²

21 Kaédi 04 184/mi²

22 Maghama 04 179/mi²

23 Kiffa 03 136/mi²

24 El Ghayra 09 114/mi²

25 Amourj 01 94/mi²

26 Ayoun El Atrous 02 92/mi²

27 Boutilimitt 06 89/mi²

28 Kankossa 03 89/mi²

29 Tékane 06 72/mi²

30 Mederdra 06 67/mi²

31 Bogué 05 66/mi²

32 Rosso 06 57/mi²

33 Tembedgha 01 57/mi²

34 Ṭinṭâne 02 51/mi²

35 Dar el Barka 05 41/mi²

36 Basseknou 01 40/mi²

37 Vassala 01 36/mi²

38 R'kiz 06 35/mi²

39 Ndiago 06 31/mi²

40 Kobenni 02 29/mi²

41 Djiguenni 01 27/mi²

42 Djowol 04 25/mi²

43 Bousteila 01 25/mi²

44 Mboutt 04 22/mi²

45 Ouad Naga 06 17/mi²

46 Tidjikja 09 9/mi²

47 Akjoujt 12 3/mi²

48 Bouly 10 3/mi²

49 Hassi Chegar 10 1/mi²

50 Bouanzé 10 1/mi²

51 Lexeiba Un 04 1/mi²

52 Ganki Un 04 1/mi²

53 Diaguily 10 1/mi²

54 Diogountourou 10 1/mi²

55 Ould Yenjé 10 1/mi²

56 Sagné 04 1/mi²

57 Wali Djantang 04 1/mi²

58 Oualata 01 0/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Mauritania pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Nouadhibou leads with 11,731 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Nouadhibou has 11,731 people per square mile — that's roughly 18 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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