Louga Department

Louga
Department
Location in the Louga Region
Location in the Louga Region
Country Senegal
RegionLouga Region
CapitalLouga
Area
 • Total
5,649 km2 (2,181 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)
 • Total
477,887
 • Density85/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Louga Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, and one of the three which comprise the Louga Region.

The chief settlement is Louga, the only commune in the department.

The rural districts (communautés rurales) comprise:

  • Arrondissement of Coki:
    • Coki
    • Ndiagne
    • Thiamène Cayor
    • Pété Ouarack
    • Guet Ardo
  • Arrondissement of Keur Momar Sarr:
    • Keur Momar Sarr
    • Nguer Malal
    • Syer
    • Gande
  • Arrondissement of Mbédiène:
    • Mbédiène
    • Niomré
    • Nguidilé
    • Kéle Gueye
  • Arrondissement of Sakal:
    • Léona
    • Ngueune Sarr
    • Sakal