Tidjikja
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| Tidjikja | |
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 Tidjikja
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| Coordinates: 18°33′N 11°26′W / 18.55°N 11.433°W | |
| Country |  Mauritania |
| Region | Tagant |
Tidjikja (Arabic: تجكجة) is the capital of the Tagant region of central Mauritania, lying on the Tagant plateau. Founded in 1680, it has a population of around 6,000 people.
The town is known for its palm trees and its vernacular architecture. The town is also home to an airport.
Nearby towns and villages include Moudjeria (65.8 nm), Ksar el Barka (46.4 nm), Rachid (21.3 nm), Ksar el Khali (143.4 nm), Ouadane (143.4 nm), Boumdeit (67.1 nm) and Serotandi (46.0 nm) .
Coordinates: 18°33′N 11°26′W / 18.55°N 11.433°W
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