Pout, Senegal
Town and commune in Thiès Region, Senegal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pout is a town with commune status in Thiès Department in Thiès Region of Senegal. Its population in 2023 was 29,874.[1] It stands on the side of the N2 road, giving easy access to the large towns of Dakar and Saint-Louis.
Pout | |
|---|---|
Town and commune | |
 Pout Location in Senegal | |
| Coordinates: 14°46′26″N 17°3′37″W | |
| Country | Senegal |
| Region | Thiès Region |
| Department | Thiès Department |
| Area | |
| 7.109 km2 (2.745 sq mi) | |
| Population (2023 census)[1] | |
| 29,874 | |
| • Density | 4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
The town, in an area traditionally peopled by Sereer, has developed rapidly as a result of industrialisation. It was made a commune de ville in 1990.
Surrounded by forest, it is also a vegetable and fruit growing area where mangos, mandarins and oranges are produced. The industrial activity includes agricultural machine fabrication, salt and cement production and the export offruit and vegetables.
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