| Bassiknou | |
|---|---|
| Commune and town | |
| Location in Mauritania | |
| Coordinates: 15°51′0″N 5°56′9″W / 15.85000°N 5.93583°W | |
| Country |
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| Region | Hodh Ech Chargui |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mohamed Mahmoud O/ Sidi |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 10,561 |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Bassiknou is a town and commune in the Hodh Ech Chargui Region of south-eastern Mauritania.
In 2013 it had a population of 10,561.
Coordinates: 15°51′0″N 5°56′9″W / 15.85000°N 5.93583°W