Mederdra (Arabic: المذرذرة) is a small town and commune in south-west Mauritania, near the border with Senegal. It is located in the Trarza region of the country.
Geography and Demographics
Mederdra covers an area of approximately 263.7 km² (101.8 sq mi). As of the 2013 census, it had a population of 7,421, giving it a population density of about 28.14 inhabitants per km².
Transport
The town lies on the route of a proposed railway line intended to connect phosphate mines at Kaédi with the capital and port of Nouakchott.
Notable People
Mederdra is the birthplace of several notable Mauritanian figures:
- Malouma Mint El Meidah (born 1960) — popular singer and politician.
- Horma Ould Babana (born 1912) — politician.
- Sidi Ould Tah (born 1964) — economist and the 9th president of the African Development Bank.
See Also
- Transport in Mauritania
- Railway stations in Mauritania
