Kaffrine Department

Kaffrine
Location in the Kaffrine Region
Location in the Kaffrine Region
Country Senegal
RegionKaffrine Region
CapitalKaffrine
Area
 • Total
11,102 km2 (4,287 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)[1]
 • Total
280,969
 • 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]

  1. ^ Senegal: Administrative Division
  2. ^ "Découpage administratif de la région de Kaffrine". au Senegal.com. Retrieved 12 November 2016.