# M'Bour

> city in Senegal

**Wikidata**: [Q1019431](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1019431)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M'Bour)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/m-bour

## Summary
M'Bour is a city and commune located in Senegal, situated within the M'bour Department where it serves as the capital. It lies along the Petite Côte and had a population of 284,189 according to the 2023 census.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of:** City, commune of Senegal.
- **Location:** M'bour Department, Senegal; located on the physical feature known as the Petite Côte.
- **Capital Status:** Capital of the M'bour Department.
- **Population:** 232,777 (2013 census); 284,189 (2023 census).
- **Area:** 24.61 square kilometres.
- **Elevation:** 15 metres above sea level.
- **Coordinates:** 14.410444444444444, -16.964944444444445 (applies to hôtel de ville).
- **UN/LOCODE:** SNMBO.
- **Identifiers:** Geonames ID 2248477; OpenStreetMap Node ID 286752859; OpenStreetMap Relation ID 13059662; Who's on First ID 421173173.
- **Library IDs:** GND ID 4705576-5; VIAF ID 125542924; National Library of Israel J9U ID 987007557782805171.
- **Digital IDs:** Freebase ID /m/06q_w3; Facebook Location ID 106222052748761.
- **Wikimedia:** Commons Category "Mbour"; Wikipedia title "M'Bour"; Sitelink count 32.

## FAQs
**What is the geographical location of M'Bour?**
M'Bour is situated in Senegal on the Petite Côte. It serves as the capital of the M'bour Department.

**What are the population statistics for M'Bour?**
The city's population was recorded as 232,777 in the 2013 census and increased to 284,189 in the 2023 census.

**What is the physical size and elevation of M'Bour?**
The city covers an area of 24.61 square kilometres and sits at an elevation of 15 metres above sea level.

**What administrative identifiers are associated with M'Bour?**
M'Bour holds the UN/LOCODE SNMBO. It is linked to the Geonames ID 2248477 and the OpenStreetMap Relation ID 13059662.

## Why It Matters
M'Bour serves as the administrative capital of the M'bour Department, functioning as a significant urban center in Senegal. Its location on the Petite Côte positions it within a notable geographical region. The city's growth is evidenced by its population increase from 232,777 in 2013 to 284,189 in 2023, reflecting its ongoing development and regional importance.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of the M'bour Department.
- Being a recognized commune of Senegal.
- Its strategic location on the Petite Côte.
- A substantial population growth to 284,189 residents by 2023.
- Extensive multilingual Wikipedia coverage across 31 languages including English, French, and Wolof.

## Body

### Geography and Administration
M'Bour is classified as a city and a commune of Senegal. It is located in the M'bour Department, where it holds the status of capital. Geographically, the city is situated on the Petite Côte. The specific coordinates for the city hall (hôtel de ville) are 14.410444444444444 latitude and -16.964944444444445 longitude. The city spans an area of 24.61 square kilometres and has an elevation of 15 metres above sea level.

### Demographics
Population data for M'Bour is documented through census records. The 2013 census recorded a population of 232,777. By the 2023 census, the population had grown to 284,189.

### Identifiers and Codes
The city is identified by various international and digital codes. Its UN/LOCODE is SNMBO. Bibliographic identifiers include the GND ID 4705576-5 (listed as "Mbour") and the VIAF ID 125542924. The National Library of Israel J9U ID is 987007557782805171. Digital platform identifiers include the Freebase ID /m/06q_w3 and Facebook Location ID 106222052748761. Geographic database identifiers include Geonames ID 2248477, Who's on First ID 421173173, OpenStreetMap Node ID 286752859, and OpenStreetMap Relation ID 13059662.

### Media and Online Presence
M'Bour has a significant presence on Wikimedia projects. The Wikipedia title is "M'Bour," and it is associated with the Commons category "Mbour." The entry has a sitelink count of 32. Wikipedia articles exist in 31 languages, including: arz, azb, bg, de, en, eo, es, eu, fa, fi, fr, ha, it, ja, ko, lt, mdf, nl, no, pl, ru, sn, sv, sw, tl, tr, uk, vep, war, wo, and zh. Images associated with the city include a page banner and a street image located at `Streetsmbour.jpg`.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. GeoNames
4. [Source](https://www.citypopulation.de/de/senegal/mun/admin/)
5. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File