Kaffrine department

Kaffrine department is one of the 46 departments of Senegal, and is located in the Kaffrine Region, formerly part of the Kaolack Region.

Country Senegal

Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

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Kaffrine
Department
Location in the Kaffrine Region
Country	Senegal
Region	Kaffrine Region
Capital	Kaffrine
Area
• Total	11,102 km2 (4,287 sq mi)
Population  (2023 census)[1]
• Total	280,969
• Density	25.308/km2 (65.547/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+0 (GMT)

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The main settlements are the communes of Kaffrine and Nganda. In addition there are the rural communities (Communautés rurales) of Boulel [fr], Diamagadio [fr], Diokoul Mbelbouck [fr], Gniby [fr], Kahi [fr], Kathiotte [fr] and Médinatoul Salam [fr].^[2]