Kaffrine Department
Department in Kaffrine Region, Senegal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kaffrine Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, and is located in the Kaffrine Region, formerly part of the Kaolack Region.
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Kaffrine | |
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Country | Senegal |
Region | Kaffrine Region |
Capital | Kaffrine |
Area | |
• Total | 11,102 km2 (4,287 sq mi) |
Population (2023 census)[1] | |
• Total | 280,969 |
• Density | 25/km2 (66/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
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The main settlements are the communes of Kaffrine and Nganda. In addition there are the rural communities (Communautés rurales) of Boulel [fr], Diamagadio [fr], Diokoul Mbelbouck [fr], Gniby, Kahi [fr], Kathiotte [fr] and Médinatoul Salam [fr].[2]