Diourbel
| Diourbel | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Diourbel | |
| Coordinates: 14°39′46″N 16°23′23″W / 14.66278°N 16.38972°W | |
| Country |
 Senegal |
| Region | Diourbel Region |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Diourbel (Serer: Jurbel, Wolof: Njaaréem) is a town in Senegal lying east of Thiès. It is known for its mosque and local groundnut industry. It is the capital of the Diourbel Region. Estimated population 2007: 100,445
Transport
Diourbel is served by a junction station on the Dakar-Niger Railway.
A bridge crosses the River Sine at this town.
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Diourbel is twinned with:
See also
References
- ↑ "Jumelages et Relations Internationales - Avignon". Avignon.fr (in French). Retrieved 2013-07-13.
- ↑ "Atlas français de la coopération décentralisée et des autres actions extérieures". Ministère des affaires étrangères (in French). Retrieved 2013-07-13.
Coordinates: 14°40′00″N 16°15′00″W / 14.66667°N 16.25000°W
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