Guinguinéo department
Department in Kaolack region, Senegal
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Guinguinéo department is one of the 46 departments of Senegal,[1] and one of three which form the Kaolack region. It was created by decree in 2008.
Guinguinéo | |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Region | Kaolack region |
| Capital | Guinguinéo |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,250 km2 (480 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 census) | |
• Total | 160,483 |
| • Density | 128/km2 (333/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 (GMT) |
The department has three communes; Guinguinéo, Fass, and Mboss.
Districts
The rural districts (communautés rurales) comprise:
- Mbadakhoune Arrondissement:
- Khelcom Birane
- Mbadakhoune
- Ndiago
- Ngathie Naoudé
- Nguélou Arrondissement:
- Gagnick
- Nguélou
- Ourour
- Dara Mboss
- Panal Wolof