Inchiri Region

Inchiri is a region in western Mauritania. Its capital is Akjoujt. It borders the regions of Adrar to the east, Trarza to the south, and Dakhlet Nouadhibou to the north and west, along with a short Atlantic Ocean coastline. The region is known for its rich copper deposits, and therefore is heavily mined. According to the World Health Organization, there is a malaria risk during the rainy season, which lasts from July to October. President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz was born and raised in Akjoujt, the capital and only city in Inchiri.As of 2013, the population of the region was 19,639, compared to 15,609 in 2011. There were 60.64 per cent females and 39.36 per cent males. As of 2008, the activity rate was 59.80 and economic dependency ratio was 0.69. As of 2008, the literacy rate for people aged 15 years and over was 63.60.DemographicsAs of 2013, the population of the region was 19,639, compared to 15,609 in 2011. There were 60.64 per cent females and 39.36 per cent males. As of 2008, the Couples with children was 46.00 and Couples without children was 4.50. The proportion with extended family was 18.50 per cent and extended single-parent was 11.00 per cent, one-person was 11.60 per cent, and single-parent nuclear was 8.40 per cent. As of 2008, the rate of household confirming the existence of public telephone in their neighbourhood or village was 83.86, rate of households benefiting from electricity post in their neighbourhood was 0.52 per cent, rate of households benefiting from health centre or health post in their neighbourhood was 0.20 per cent, and rate of households benefiting from sanitary services was 0.40 per cent.