Fatick region
Region of Senegal
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Fatick is the southwest region of the northern outcrop of Senegal. Its alternative name is Jinnak Bolon. The region is named for its capital city, Fatick.[2]
Fatick region
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Location of Fatick in Senegal | |
 Fatick région, divided into 3 départements | |
| Coordinates: 14°22′N 16°08′W | |
| Country | Senegal |
| Capital | Fatick |
| Départements | |
| Area | |
• Total | 6,849 km2 (2,644 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 census) | |
• Total | 908,858 |
| • Density | 132.7/km2 (343.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
| HDI (2021) | 0.503[1] low · 4th |
History
The area is rich with Serer ancient and medieval history.[3][4][5] Many of the ancient Serer sites are found within this region.[3][5] It is also one of the holy places in the Serer religion.[6] The Xooy Ceremony (or Khoy), a divination festival by the Serer priestly class (the Saltigues) is held within this region once a year.[7] The population is overrun by the Serer people. Historically, it was part of the Serer pre-colonial Kingdom of Sine.[4][5] In 1859, the Battle of Logandème took place within this region. It was a battle of resistance by the Siin-Siin (Serer people of Sine) against French colonialism. It is called in some French scholarly works as the Battle of Fatick.
Departments
Fatick region is divided into 3 departments[2] :
