Aleg is a
department of
Brakna Region in
Mauritania
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List of municipalities in the department
The Aleg department is made up of following municipalities:
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Aghchorguitt
Aghchorguitt is a town and commune in the Brakna Region of southern-western Mauritania.
In 2013, it had a population of 10,156.
Notable people
*Ahmed Ould Daddah
Ahmed Ould Daddah (, born 7 August 1942Marwane ben Yahmed"Les vérités d ...
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Aleg
Aleg is the capital of the Brakna Region, in Mauritania. It is located at .
Background
The town includes the village of 'Elb Jmel, and the village of Lamden which is known as the birthplace of former President of Mauritania, Sidi Ould Cheik ...
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Bouhdida
Bouhdida is a town and commune in the Brakna Region of southern Mauritania
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Cheggar
Cheggar is a town and commune in the Brakna Region of southern Mauritania
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Djellwar
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Mal.
In 2013, the entire population of the Aleg Department has a total of 101,512 inhabitants
(47,693 men and 53,819 women).
References
Departments of Mauritania
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