Meckhe
Meckhe | |
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  Meckhe | |
| Coordinates: 15°07′N 16°38′W / 15.117°N 16.633°W | |
| Country |  Senegal |
| Region | Thiès Region |
| Department | Tivaouane |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 22,944 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Meckhe is a commune in Senegal, which is located in the north-west of the country, between Dakar and Saint-Louis. It lies in the department of Tivaouane within the region of Thiès. Its population was counted at 22,944 in 2013.[1] It is mostly of Wolof origin.
Economical activity is centered on agriculture, handicrafts, commerce and cattle breeding.
It is a sister city with 
Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France.
References
- ^ "GeoHive - Senegal population statistics, extended". Archived from the original on 2016-05-14. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
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