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Kédougou
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Kédougou (Wolof: Keédugu) is a town and urban commune in the Kédougou Region of south-eastern Senegal near the border with Mali and Guinea. It lies at an elevation of 167 m (548 ft) above sea level.
Kédougou | |
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Town and commune | |
![]() Kédougou in 1981 | |
Location in Senegal | |
Coordinates: 12°33′00″N 12°11′00″W | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Kédougou |
Department | Kédougou |
Area | |
• Town and commune | 25.92 km2 (10.01 sq mi) |
Elevation | 167 m (548 ft) |
Population (2023 census)[2] | |
• Town and commune | 59,231 |
• Density | 2,300/km2 (5,900/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Founded in the early 20th century by the Malinké people, Kédougou means the "Land of Man". The town lies on the N7 road and the River Gambia amid the Pays Bassari hills and Fouta Djallon foothills.
Local attractions include the Dindefelo Falls and Niokolo-Koba National Park. The main sources of income in the town are agriculture, small-scale commerce, construction, and gold mining. There is a military camp, a hospital, a community radio station and library, a Peace Corps Office and a number of small businesses. The most commonly spoken languages are Pulaar, Bassari, Bedik, Diakhanké, Malinké and French.
In 2007, according to official estimates, Kédougou had a population of 18,860.