Matam is a region of Senegal (regional capitals have the same name as their respective regions).

Matam Region
Région de Matam (French)
Diiwaanu Maatam (Wolof)
Location of Matam in Senegal
Location of Matam in Senegal
Matam région, divided into 3 départements
Matam région, divided into 3 départements
Coordinates: 15°06′N 13°38′W / 15.100°N 13.633°W / 15.100; -13.633
CountrySenegal
CapitalMatam
Départements
Area
 • Total29,445 km2 (11,369 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)
 • Total833,657
 • Density28/km2 (73/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

It is a stark, flat, arid place bounded on the north by the Sénégal River and the south by the Sahelian plain studded with baobab trees. Matam is populated by the tall Pulaar-speaking Toucouleur people who brought Islam to Senegal in the 11th century and gave us the music of Baaba Maal in the 21st century.

Departments edit

Matam region is divided into 3 departments:

Geography edit

Matam is traversed by the northwesterly line of equal latitude and longitude.

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