Current Date And Time In Brakna, Mauritania
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Brakna, a state or region of Mauritania in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Brakna — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • State-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| State | ||
| Full Name | Brakna | |
| State Capital | Aleg | |
| Country | Mauritania | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Area | ||
| Area in km2 | 33,329.00 | |
| Area in mi2 | 12,868.39 | |
| Area Rank in Country | Rank #9 | |
| Percentage of Mauritania Area | 3.23% | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Mauritanian Ouguiya | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MRU | |
| Symbol | UM | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +222 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .mr | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 74 | |
| In Feet | 243 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 17.4 | |
| Longitude | -13.36 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 17.405° N 13.359° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 24' 17" N 13° 21' 31" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 24.28' N 13° 21.52' W | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year |
Below is a list of the largest cities and urban centers in Brakna, sorted by total population. Each city profile features dynamic geographical data, GPS coordinates and population metrics, providing location intelligence and regional intelligence data for logistics planning, route optimization and business market research within Mauritania.
| City Name | Population | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogué | 20,291 | 16.592° N | 14.263° W |
| Aleg | 19,183 | 17.053° N | 13.913° W |
| Magṭa‘ Laḥjar | 15,446 | 17.506° N | 13.093° W |
| Dar el Barka | 12,353 | 16.683° N | 14.7° W |
| Bagodine | 11,263 | 16.24° N | 13.722° W |
| Bababé | 8,869 | 16.337° N | 13.953° W |
| Fondé Elimane | 8,500 | 16.317° N | 13.919° W |
| Bouhdida | 8,316 | 16.928° N | 13.999° W |
| Çangarâfa | 4,786 | 17.592° N | 12.837° W |
| Mbagne | 4,004 | 16.145° N | 13.793° W |
Brakna is an administrative region of Mauritania, located in Africa. It forms a key geographic and administrative unit within Mauritania's national structure. Business professionals, travel planners, logistics teams and location analysts rely on data from Brakna for market research, site selection, supply chain optimization and strategic decision-making. › Explore all states of Mauritania
Precise GPS coordinates of Brakna enable accurate mapping for logistics planning, delivery route optimization and supply chain management. The geographic position of Brakna within Mauritania plays a vital role in regional connectivity, transportation infrastructure and proximity analysis for businesses entering Africa markets. › View Brakna on map
Understanding the local time zone of Brakna is essential for scheduling international calls, coordinating cross-border operations and planning virtual business meetings. The UTC offset for this region directly affects trading hours, financial transactions and real-time communications with global teams operating across different time zones. › Compare country time zones
The official currency used in Brakna is Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU). Accurate currency data is critical for financial planning, international trade, foreign exchange operations and travel expense budgeting. Businesses expanding into Mauritania need this information for pricing strategies, payment processing and cross-border financial reporting. › Browse all country currencies
The international dialing code and phone prefix for Brakna are essential for businesses setting up customer service lines, call centers and international communication networks. Telecommunications professionals rely on accurate dialing data for VoIP configuration, PBX systems and remote workforce management across Mauritania. › View all country calling codes
Brakna is one of the administrative divisions that shapes the geographic identity of Mauritania in Africa. Professionals in location intelligence, regional planning and demographic analysis use state-level data to drive informed decisions — from elevation and GPS data to time zone alignment and internet domain details. › Nearby states | Cities in Brakna
Brakna covers an area of approximately 33,329.00 square kilometers (12,868.39 square miles). This is about 3.23% of Mauritania's total area. For comparative analysis of country and region sizes, explore our geographic database.
The capital city of Brakna is Aleg. It serves as the administrative and political centre of the region within Mauritania. The national capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott.
Brakna follows the +00:00 timezone — the same as its parent country Mauritania. Understanding timezone differences is crucial for international business operations and coordinating with partners across regions.
The currency used in Brakna is the Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU), represented by the symbol UM — the official currency of Mauritania. For exchange rates and conversion tools, visit our international currency database.
