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Louga in Senegal
Location of the Louga Region in Senegal

Louga is a special area, called a region, located in the northwest part of Senegal, a country in West Africa. The main city and capital of this region is also named Louga.

In 2013, about 835,325 people lived in the Louga Region. It covers a large area of 24,889 square kilometers (about 9,600 square miles).

Exploring Louga Region: Its Divisions

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

Like many regions, Louga is divided into smaller sections to help with local government and services. These smaller parts are called départements.

The Louga Region has three main départements:

  • Kébémer Département
  • Linguère Département
  • Louga Département
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