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Salémata department

Department and arrondissement in Kédougou region, Senegal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Salémata department is one of the 46 departments of Senegal, located in the Kédougou region. It was created as part of the new region in 2008.

Country Senegal
Established2008
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Salémata
Location in the Kédougou region
Location in the Kédougou region
Country Senegal
RegionKédougou region
CapitalSalémata
Established2008
Area
 • Total
1,963 km2 (758 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)
 • Total
28,111
 • Density14.32/km2 (37.09/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC±00:00 (GMT)
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The chief settlement and only commune in the department is Salémata.

The rural districts (communautés rurales) are as follows:

References

12°37′43″N 12°49′00″W


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