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Matam Department

Coordinates: 15°37′03″N 13°19′49″W / 15.61750°N 13.33028°W / 15.61750; -13.33028
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Matam
Location in the Matam Region
Location in the Matam Region
Country Senegal
RegionMatam Region
CapitalMatam
Population
 (2023 census)
 • Total387,866
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Matam Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, one of the three in the Matam Region in the north-east of the country.

The department has four communes: Matam, Ourossogui, Thilogne and Nguidjilone.[1]

Rural districts (Communautés rurales) comprise:

  • Arrondissement of Agnam Civol:
    • Agnam Civol
    • Dabia
    • Oréfondé
  • Arrondissement of Ogo:
    • Nabadji Civol
    • Ogo (Matam)
    • Bokidiawé

Historic Sites[2]

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  • Building housing the Government of Matam
  • Building housing Matam school
  • The Residence of Diorbivol Matam
  • The old village of Sinthiou Bara
  • The old village of Ogo

References

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15°37′03″N 13°19′49″W / 15.61750°N 13.33028°W / 15.61750; -13.33028