Nguékhokh

Town and commune in Thiès Region, Senegal
14°30′46″N 17°03′00″W / 14.51278°N 17.05000°W / 14.51278; -17.05000Country SenegalRegionThiès RegionDepartmentM'bour DepartmentArea
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 • Town and commune12.23 km2 (4.72 sq mi)Population
 (2023 census)[1]
 • Town and commune47,964 • Density3,900/km2 (10,000/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Nguékhokh is a town and urban commune in the Thiès Region of western Senegal. It is located in the M'bour Department. The population in 2023 was 47,964 an increase from the 27,033 counted in 2013.[1]

The town received commune status in 1996.[2] It is situated on the national route N1, between M'bour and Rufisque.[3] A wine production facility opened here in 2015, sparking some controversy.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Citypopulation.de Population and area of Nguékhokh Commune
  2. ^ Law no.96-752 of 5 September 1996
  3. ^ Google Maps
  4. ^ Nguékhokh : La famille de feu Ibou Sakho contre l'installation d’une usine de vin
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