Rosso
Rosso is the major city of south-western Mauritania and capital of Trarza region. It is situated on the Senegal River at the head of the river zone allowing year-round navigation.
Rosso
روصو | |
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Commune and town | |
Rosso Town Centre | |
Rosso Location in Mauritania | |
| Coordinates: 16°30′46″N 15°48′18″W | |
| Country | Mauritania |
| Region | Trarza |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bamba Sidi Daramane |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2013 census) | |
| • Commune and town | 51,026 |
| • Urban | 33,518 |
The town is 204 km south of the capital Nouakchott.
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