Thilogne | |
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Town and commune | |
Coordinates: 15°55′26″N 13°39′28″W / 15.92389°N 13.65778°W | |
Country | Senegal |
Region | Matam |
Department | Matam |
Area | |
• Town and commune | 2.435 km2 (0.940 sq mi) |
Population (2023 census)[1] | |
• Town and commune | 15,044 |
• Density | 6,200/km2 (16,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Thilogne (Thilouki in Pulaar)[2] is a town in northeast Senegal with the status of a commune. It lies in the Matam Department of Matam Region, 20 km (12 mi) from Kaédi, Mauretania and connected to Dakar via the N2 road.
In 2023 Thilogne had a population of 15,044.[1] There are twelve mosques, two elementary schools, a middle school, and a lycée (high school). There is a dispensary and a small market.
Thilogne is twinned with Trappes in France.