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Kaffrine Department

Coordinates: 14°07′00″N 15°42′00″W / 14.11667°N 15.70000°W / 14.11667; -15.70000
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Kaffrine
Location in the Kaffrine Region
Location in the Kaffrine Region
Country Senegal
RegionKaffrine Region
CapitalKaffrine
Area
 • Total11,102 km2 (4,287 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)[1]
 • Total280,969
 • Density25/km2 (66/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Kaffrine Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, and is located in the Kaffrine Region, formerly part of the Kaolack Region.

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]

Historic sites in Kaffrine department

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Sources:[3]

  • Megalithic site of Keur Ali Ngane
  • Megalithic site of Sorokogne
  • Megalithic site of Keur Modi Toy
  • Megalithic site of Pathé Tiangaye
  • Megalithic site of Keur Ali Lobé
  • Megalithic site of Kounou Mbayèn

References

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  1. ^ Senegal: Administrative Division
  2. ^ "Découpage administratif de la région de Kaffrine". au Senegal.com. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. ^ List of historic sites Archived 2007-11-17 at the Wayback Machine

14°07′00″N 15°42′00″W / 14.11667°N 15.70000°W / 14.11667; -15.70000