kids encyclopedia robot

Matam Region facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Matam in Senegal
Location of the Matam Region in Senegal

Matam is a region located in the northeast part of Senegal, a country in West Africa. The main city and capital of this region is also called Matam.

In 2013, about 541,032 people lived in the Matam Region. It covers a large area of about 29,445 square kilometers (11,369 square miles). This makes it one of the bigger regions in Senegal.

What Are the Main Areas in Matam?

Map of the departments of the Matam region of Senegal
Map showing the different areas (départements) of Matam Region

The Matam Region is divided into three main administrative areas. These are called "départements" and are similar to counties or districts in other countries. Each département helps manage local services and communities.

The three départements are:

  • Kanel Département
  • Matam Département
  • Ranérou Ferlo Département

See Also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Región de Matam para niños

kids search engine
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Matam Region Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.