Arafat | |
|---|---|
Commune and city | |
  Arafat Location in Mauritania | |
| Coordinates: 18°2′47″N15°58′19″W / 18.04639°N 15.97194°W | |
| Country |  Mauritania |
| Region | Nouakchott-Sud |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.274 sq mi (5.890 km2) |
| Population (2013 census) | |
| • Total | 175,969 |
| • Density | 77,000/sq mi (30,000/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
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