Regions of Senegal
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Senegal
is subdivided into 14 regions (régions, singular région), each of which is administered by a Conseil Régional (pl.: Conseils Régionaux) elected by population weight at the Arrondissement
level.
Senegal is further subdivided by 45 départements, 103 arrondissements (neither of which have administrative function) and by collectivités locales (the 14 régions, 110 communes, and 320 communautés rurales) which elect administrative officers. Three of these regions were created on 10 September 2008, when Kaffrine Region was split from Kaolack, Kédougou region was split from Tambacounda, and Sédhiou region was split from Kolda.
To date, all regions take their name from their regional capitals.
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Senegal
Senegal , officially the Republic of Senegal , is a country in western Africa. It owes its name to the Sénégal River that borders it to the east and north...
is subdivided into 14 regions (régions, singular région), each of which is administered by a Conseil Régional (pl.: Conseils Régionaux) elected by population weight at the Arrondissement
Arrondissements of Senegal
The departments of Senegal are subdivided into arrondissements. As of 2007 there were 92. The arrondissements are listed below, by department:-Bakel:*Bala Arrondissement*Diawara Arrondissement*Goudiry Arrondissement*Kidira Arrondissement-Bambey:...
level.
Senegal is further subdivided by 45 départements, 103 arrondissements (neither of which have administrative function) and by collectivités locales (the 14 régions, 110 communes, and 320 communautés rurales) which elect administrative officers. Three of these regions were created on 10 September 2008, when Kaffrine Region was split from Kaolack, Kédougou region was split from Tambacounda, and Sédhiou region was split from Kolda.
To date, all regions take their name from their regional capitals.
- Dakar RegionDakar RegionDakar région is the smallest and most populated région of Senegal, encompassing the capital city of the country, Dakar, and all its suburbs along the Cap–Vert Peninsula, Africa's most westerly point.-Administration:...
- Diourbel Region
- Fatick RegionFatick RegionFatick is the southwest region of the northern outcrop of Senegal. Its alternative name is Jinnak Bolon. The region is named for its capital city, Fatick.Fatick region is divided into 3 departments:*Fatick*Foundiougne*Gossas-References: ....
- Kaffrine RegionKaffrine Region-Departments:Kaffrine Region has four departments:*Birkilane Department*Kaffrine Department*Koungheul Department*Malem Hoddar Department...
- Kaolack RegionKaolack RegionThe Kaolack region is a region in Senegal. It borders Gambia and is a common stopping point for travel between Dakar and Banjul. Its borders correspond roughly to the Saalum Kingdom of precolonial days, and the area is still spoken of as the Saalum in Wolof, and its inhabitants are called...
- Kédougou RegionKédougou RegionKédougou Region is a region of Senegal. It was created in 2008. Formerly it was a department in the Region of Tambacounda.Kedougou has a number of ecotourism attractions...
- Kolda RegionKolda RegionKolda is a region of Senegal . The region is also referred to historically and popularly as Haute Casamance.-Departments:Kolda region is divided into 3 departments:*Kolda...
- Louga RegionLouga RegionLouga is a city and region of Senegal. The region is located to the northwest part of the country and Louga city is in the northwest of the region - about 50 km inland from the Atlantic coast.-Departments:Louga region is divided into 3 departments:...
- Matam RegionMatam RegionMatam is a region of Senegal .It is a stark, flat, arid place bounded on the north by the Sénégal River and the south by the Sahelian plain studded with baobab trees made famous in Le Petit Prince...
- Saint-Louis RegionSaint-Louis RegionThe Saint-Louis Region of Senegal is on the border with Mauritania. Its capital is Saint-Louis.Famous for its cast iron bridge, built by French colonialists in the 19th century, it is close to the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, home to thousands of birds, some indigenous to the...
- Sédhiou RegionSédhiou Region-Departments:Sédhiou Region has three departments:*Bounkiling Department*Goudoump Department*Sédhiou Department...
- Tambacounda RegionTambacounda RegionTambacounda, formerly known as Sénégal Orientale, is a region of Senegal. It used to be part of the Mali Empire before the borders were created to separate Mali from Senegal. Tambacounda is physically the largest of Senegal's 11 regions, but is sparsely populated and its economy lags behind the...
- Thiès RegionThiès Region-Administrative divisions:Thiès is divided in 3 departments , 11 communes, 10 arrondissements, and 31 communautés rurales.-Departments:The departments of Thies region are:*M'bour*Thiès*Tivaoune-Communes:In Thiès:*Pout*Khombole...
- Ziguinchor RegionZiguinchor RegionZiguinchor is a region of Senegal . The region is also referred to historically and popularly as Basse Casamance.-Departments:Ziguinchor region is divided into 3 departments:*Bignona...