Saint-Louis Department

Saint-Louis
Department
Location in the Saint-Louis Region
Location in the Saint-Louis Region
Country Senegal
RegionSaint-Louis Region
CapitalSaint-Louis
Area
 • Total879 km2 (339 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)
 • Total387,513
 • Density440/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Saint-Louis Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, located in the Saint-Louis Region.

There are two communes in the department; Saint-Louis and Mpal

There is a single arrondissement, Rao, which comprises the rural districts (Communautés rurales) of:

  • Fass Ngom
  • Gandiole
  • Gandon

In 2023, the population was counted at 387,513.