Biscuiterie | |
Settlement Type: | Commune d'arrondissement |
Mapsize: | 300px |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Senegal |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Dakar Region |
Subdivision Type2: | Department |
Subdivision Name2: | Dakar Department |
Area Total Km2: | 1 |
Population As Of: | 2013 |
Population Total: | 68547 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone: | GMT |
Utc Offset: | +0 |
Biscuiterie is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal, part of the arrondissement of Grand Dakar. It is located in the centre-southern area of the city. As of 2007, it had a population of 56,932.
La Biscuiterie owes its name to the eponymous "Biscuiterie" (also known as "Biscuiterie de Medina", "Biscuit factory of Medina"), a former biscuit factory that has been restructured into an exhibition venue.[1] Among other art, craft, and urban culture exhibitions and events, la Biscuiterie has hosted the 2010 edition of the World Festival of Black Arts.[2]