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Matam region

Coordinates: 15°06′N 13°38′W / 15.100°N 13.633°W / 15.100; -13.633
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Matam region
Région de Matam (French)
Diiwaanu Maatam (Wolof)
Location of Matam in Senegal
Location of Matam in Senegal
Matam région, divided into 3 départements
Matam région, divided into 3 départements
Coordinates: 15°06′N 13°38′W / 15.100°N 13.633°W / 15.100; -13.633
CountrySenegal
CapitalMatam
Départements
Area
 • Total
29,445 km2 (11,369 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)
 • Total
833,657
 • Density28/km2 (73/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Matam is a region of Senegal (regional capitals have the same name as their respective regions).

It is a flat, arid region bounded on the north by the Sénégal River and the south by the Sahelian plain studded with baobab trees. Matam is populated by the Pulaar-speaking Toucouleur people.

Departments

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Matam region is divided into 3 departments:

Geography

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Matam is traversed by the northwesterly line of equal latitude and longitude.

Cities and villages

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