Gorgol Region
| Gorgol ولاية كركول | |
|---|---|
| Region of Mauritania | |
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| Country |
 Mauritania |
| Departments |
4
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| Capital | Kaédi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13,600 km2 (5,300 sq mi) |
| Population (2013 census) | |
| • Total | 335,917 |
| • Density | 25/km2 (64/sq mi) |
Gorgol (Arabic: ولاية كركول) is a region in southern Mauritania. Its capital is Kaédi and the Gorgol River forms parts of the landscape. Other major cities/towns include Mbout and Maghama. The region borders the Mauritanian regions of Brakna and Assaba to the north, the Mauritanian region of Guidimaka to the south-east and Senegal to the south-west. The Senegal River runs along the region's border with Senegal.
Departments of Gorgol
Gorgol is divided into 4 departments:
See also
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Coordinates: 16°03′N 12°49′W / 16.050°N 12.817°W
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