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Mboro
Town and commune in Thiès Region, Senegal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mboro is a town and urban commune in the Thiès Region of western Senegal. It is located in the Tivaouane Department. The population in 2023 was 40,811.[1]
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Mboro | |
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Town and commune | |
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Coordinates: 15°09′N 16°54′W | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Thiès Region |
Department | Tivaouane Department |
Area | |
• Town and commune | 7.164 km2 (2.766 sq mi) |
Population (2023 census)[1] | |
• Town and commune | 40,811 |
• Density | 5,700/km2 (15,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
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The town received commune status in 2002.[2] Mboro is situated 25 km west of Tivaouane and 117 km north of Dakar. There is a phosphate mine and factory in Mboro.[3]