Biscuiterie
Biscuiterie | |
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Commune d'arrondissement | |
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Country | ![]() |
Region | Dakar Region |
Department | Dakar Department |
Area | |
• Total | 1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
Population (2013) | |
• Total | 68,547 |
• Density | 69,000/km2 (180,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Biscuiterie is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal, part of the arrondissement of Grand Dakar. It is located in the centre-southern area of the city. As of 2007, it had a population of 56,932.
Overview
La Biscuiterie owes its name to the eponymous "Biscuiterie" (also known as "Biscuiterie de Medina", "Biscuit factory of Medina"), a former biscuit factory that has been restructured into an exhibition venue.[1] Among other art, craft, and urban culture exhibitions and events, la Biscuiterie has hosted the 2010 edition of the World Festival of Black Arts.[2]
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- Biscuiterie
- Cambérène
- Dieuppeul-Derklé
- Fann-Point E-Amitié
- Gueule Tapée-Fass-Colobane
- Gorée
- Grand Yoff
- Grand Dakar
- Hann Bel-Air
- HLM
- Médina
- Mermoz-Sacré-Cœur
- Ngor
- Ouakam
- Parcelles Assainies
- Patte d'Oie
- Dakar-Plateau
- Sicap-Liberté
- Yoff
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14°42′36″N 17°26′59″W / 14.71000°N 17.44972°W / 14.71000; -17.44972
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