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Kaffrine Department

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Country
  
Senegal

Capital
  
Kaffrine

Area
  
11,853 km²

Region
  
Kaffrine Region

Time zone
  
GMT (UTC+0)

Kaffrine Department

Weather
  
38°C, Wind N at 18 km/h, 18% Humidity

Kaffrine Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, and is located in the Kaffrine Region, formerly part of the Kaolack Region.

The main settlements are the communes of Kaffrine and Nganda. In addition there are the rural communities (Communautés rurales) of Boulel, Diamagadio, Diokoul Mbelbouck, Gniby, Kahi, Kathiote and Medinatoul Salam.

Historic sites in Kaffrine department

  • Megalithic site of Keur Ali Ngane
  • Megalithic site of Sorokogne
  • Megalithic site of Keur Modi Toy
  • Megalithic site of Pathé Tiangaye
  • Megalithic site of Keur Ali Lobé
  • Megalithic site of Kounou Mbayèn

    • References

    Kaffrine Department Wikipedia
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