Mederdra

Mederdra is a small town and commune in south-west Mauritania, near the border of Senegal.

In 2013, it had a population of 7,421.

Transport
It lies on the route of a proposed railway line to connect phosphate mines at Kaédi with the capital and port of Nouakchott.

Famous citizens
Malouma Mint El Meidah, a popular singer and politician, was born in Mederdra in 1960.

Horma Ould Babana, politician, was born in Mederdra on 12 March 1912.