Vélingara | |
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![]() Location in the Kolda Region | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Kolda Region |
Capital | Vélingara |
Area | |
• Total | 5,434 km2 (2,098 sq mi) |
Population (2023 census) | |
• Total | 406,504 |
• Density | 75/km2 (190/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+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.
The department has three communes: Vélingara (the capital town), Kounkané and Diaobé-Kabendou.
The rural districts (Communautés rurales) comprise:
In the December 2002 census, the population was 189,742. In 2005, it was estimated at 206,547 people.
13°9′00″N 14°7′00″W / 13.15000°N 14.11667°W
Vélingara | |
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![]() Location in the Kolda Region | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Kolda Region |
Capital | Vélingara |
Area | |
• Total | 5,434 km2 (2,098 sq mi) |
Population (2023 census) | |
• Total | 406,504 |
• Density | 75/km2 (190/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+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.
The department has three communes: Vélingara (the capital town), Kounkané and Diaobé-Kabendou.
The rural districts (Communautés rurales) comprise:
In the December 2002 census, the population was 189,742. In 2005, it was estimated at 206,547 people.
13°9′00″N 14°7′00″W / 13.15000°N 14.11667°W