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Kaolack in Senegal
Where the Kaolack Region is in Senegal

Kaolack is a special area, like a state or province, located in the western part of the country called Senegal. The main city and capital of this region is also named Kaolack. This region shares a border with another country, Gambia.

In 2013, a count showed that about 918,355 people lived in the Kaolack Region. The total size of the region is about 5,357 square kilometers (or 2,068 square miles).

What is the Kaolack Region?

The Kaolack Region is one of the 14 main administrative areas that make up Senegal. These regions help organize the country and its government. Each region has its own capital city, which is the center for local activities and decisions.

Parts of Kaolack Region

Map of the departments of the Kaolack region of Senegal
Map showing the different parts of Kaolack Region

The Kaolack Region is divided into three smaller parts called départements. Think of these as smaller districts within the region. Each département helps manage local services and communities.

Here are the three départements:

  • Guinguinéo Département
  • Kaolack Département
  • Nioro du Rip Département
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