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Kaffrine Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, and is located in the Kaffrine Region, formerly part of the Kaolack Region.
Kaffrine | |
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 Location in the Kaffrine Region | |
| 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) |
The main settlements are the communes of Kaffrine and Nganda. In addition there are the rural communities (Communautés rurales) of Boulel, Diamagadio, Diokoul Mbelbouck, Gniby, Kahi, Kathiotte and Médinatoul Salam.[2]
Historic sites in Kaffrine department[3] edit
- 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 edit
- ^ Senegal: Administrative Division
- ^ "Découpage administratif de la région de Kaffrine". au Senegal.com. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ List of historic sites Archived 2007-11-17 at the Wayback Machine
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