Sélibaby

Sélibaby (Arabic: سليبابي) is a capital town and department of the Guidimaka Region, in Mauritania. It is located at around 15°9′33″N 12°11′00″W. It is divided into a number of "quartiers" which include "College", "Silo", 'Ferlo", "Nezaha", "Saada", "El Jedidah" "Bambaradougou" amongst many others.

Sélibaby
Arabic: سليبابي
Commune and town
A view from a commercial street in Sélibaby
Sélibaby
Location in Mauritania
Coordinates: 15°9′33″N 12°11′00″W
Country Mauritania
RegionGuidimaka Region
Area
  Total2,000 km2 (800 sq mi)
Elevation
62 m (203 ft)
Population
 (2013 census)
  Total26,420

Selibaby also has a regional Hospital, funded by the Chinese government and partially staffed by Chinese doctors and is the headquarters of the regional director of health.

Selibaby is also a center for NGOs who operate in the region.

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