Kaffrine Department
Kaffrine Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, and is located in the Kaffrine Region, formerly part of the Kaolack Region.
Kaffrine | |
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 Location in the Kaffrine Region | |
| Country |  Senegal |
| Region | Kaffrine Region |
| Capital | Kaffrine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11,102 km2 (4,287 sq mi) |
| Population (2013 census) | |
| • Total | 207,676 |
| • Density | 19/km2 (48/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
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, Kathiotte and Médinatoul Salam.[1]
Historic sites in Kaffrine department[2]
- 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
- "Découpage administratif de la région de Kaffrine". au Senegal.com. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- List of historic sites Archived 2007-11-17 at the Wayback Machine
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