Diourbel
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| Diourbel | |
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 Diourbel
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| 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
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Diourbel is served by a junction station on the Dakar-Niger Railway.
A bridge crosses the River Sine at this town.
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Coordinates: 14°40′00″N 16°15′00″W / 14.6666667°N 16.25°W
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