A few facts about El Ghayra
- El Ghayra has a population of about 7,200.
- It's part of Tagant.
- Nouakchott, the largest city in Mauritania, is about 408 km away.
- The nearest bigger city is Kiffa, about 110 km away.
- Towns nearby: Guerou (25 km), Elghabra (77 km) and Magṭa‘ Laḥjar (97 km).