Vélingara Department

Vélingara
Location in the Kolda Region
Location in the Kolda Region
Country Senegal
RegionKolda Region
CapitalVélingara
Area
 • Total
5,434 km2 (2,098 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)
 • Total
406,504
 • Density75/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Vélingara Department is one of the 46 departments of Senegal, one of the three making up the Kolda Region in the Upper Casamance.

Administration

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The department has three communes: Vélingara (the capital town), Kounkané and Diaobé-Kabendou.

The rural districts (Communautés rurales) comprise:

Population

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In the December 2002 census, the population was 189,742. In 2005, it was estimated at 206,547 people.

Historical site

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  • Village of Payoungou, arrondissement of Pakour

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ Diop, Macoumba (2013). L'introduction du chiisme au Sénégal. In Histoire, monde et cultures religieuses 2013/4 (n° 28), pages 63-77.

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