# Fatick Region, Senegal – Departments, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/senegal/fatick/

Region · Senegal 

# Fatick Region

Fatick Region is a region of Senegal. It had an estimated **965,912 people** in 2022 on 7,011 km² (about 138 per km²). Its main town is Fatick. It is divided into 3 departments. 1,249 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 324 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 965,912people (2022)
- 7,011km²
- 3departments
- 324mapped services

## How many people live in Fatick Region?

Fatick Region had an estimated **965,912 people** in 2022 — 5.4% of Sénégal, 7th of 14 regions. There are 1,023 women for every 1,000 men (above the Sénégal figure of 1,010). Spread over 7,011 km², that is about **138 people per km²**, 5th of 14 regions.

45.0% of people are children under 15 and 3.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 19 across Sénégal). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 95 children and older people.

0–4 ****174,119**

5–9 ****140,437**

10–14 ****120,359**

15–19 ****108,884**

20–24 ****94,912**

25–29 ****74,747**

30–34 ****50,960**

35–39 ****41,155**

40–44 ****34,973**

45–49 ****29,063**

50–54 ****23,976**

55–59 ****20,310**

60–64 ****17,261**

65–69 ****13,084**

70–74 ****8,710**

75–79 ****5,838**

80+ ****7,124**

Source: [Agence Nationale de la Statistique et de la Démographie (ANSD) via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-sen).

## Where is Fatick Region?

Fatick Region lies in [Senegal](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/). It borders 4 other regions: [Diourbel Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/diourbel/), [Kaffrine Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kaffrine/), [Kaolack Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kaolack/) and [Thiès Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/thies/). By area it is the 10th largest of 14 regions in Senegal. It covers 3.6% of [Sénégal](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/). The centre of Fatick Region is about 111 km in a straight line from Dakar, the capital. The centre point is at 14.1716° N, 16.5615° W.

Source: [Government of Senegal, 2009 (updated by OCHA/ROWCA) 04 august 2018 via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-sen).

## Things to see in and around Fatick Region

OpenStreetMap lists 32 named sights in Fatick Region: 15 attractions; 5 nature reserves; 3 beachs; 2 museums; 2 aquariums; 2 galleries; 1 memorial; 1 monument; 1 viewpoint.

- Musée MAHICAO (Musée d'Art et d'Histoire des Cultures d'Afrique de l'Ouest) · museum
- Écomusée de Diakhao · museum
- Bureau du Parc du Delta du Saloum · nature reserve
- Forêt classé de Patako · nature reserve
- Forêt classé de Sangako · nature reserve
- Forêt classée de Baria · nature reserve
- Reserve de Fathala · nature reserve
- Chez Jean · beach
- Chez Marabout · beach
- Plage de Roh · beach
- Pont · viewpoint
- Baobab · attraction
- Birds sleeping place · attraction
- Bois Sacré · attraction
- Centre Fagaru · attraction
- Fathala Wildlife Reserve · attraction
- Forêt de baobab, ancien site du village · attraction
- Le fromager géant · attraction
- Maison natale de Léopold Sédar Senghor · attraction
- Marché artisanal · attraction
- Midgetgolf · attraction
- OBINOMAG Excursions en Pirogue · attraction
- Shell island Dioroum · attraction
- Termittière · attraction
- Île des oiseaux · attraction
- île reposoire aux oiseaux · attraction
- Ancien projet d'aquaculture (crevettes) · aquarium
- Entrée du parc du Delta du Saloum · monument
- Galerie d'art · gallery
- Gouy Simal · memorial

…and 2 more.

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Fatick Region

- Time zoneUTC+0, no daylight saving · Africa/Dakar
- CurrencyFranc (XOF)
- Country calling code+221
- LanguagesFrench, Wolof, Pulaar, Mandinka
- Plug typesType C, E, K · 230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) · Dakar78 km
- Banjul International Airport (BJL) · Banjul (Yundum)93 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 06:37) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 07:22, sunset around 18:40).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 07:33 18:56 11.4 h 

Feb 07:30 19:10 11.7 h 

Mar 07:14 19:16 12.0 h 

Apr 06:53 19:19 12.4 h 

May 06:39 19:25 12.8 h 

Jun 06:37 19:34 13.0 h 

Jul 06:45 19:38 12.9 h 

Aug 06:52 19:29 12.6 h 

Sep 06:54 19:08 12.2 h 

Oct 06:56 18:46 11.8 h 

Nov 07:06 18:35 11.5 h 

Dec 07:22 18:40 11.3 h 

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Departments of Fatick Region

Department Area km² Arrondissements Services 

[Fatick Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/fatick/fatick/) 2,623 4 177 

[Foundiougne Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/fatick/foundiougne/) 2,935 3 138 

[Gossas Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/fatick/gossas/) 1,453 2 9 

Source: [Government of Senegal, 2009 (updated by OCHA/ROWCA) 04 august 2018 via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-sen); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Largest towns in Fatick Region

- Fatick39,361
- Poukham Un24,146
- Gossas Village15,630
- Sokone14,745
- Karang Poste14,624
- Passy12,571
- Diofior11,312
- Foundiougne6,824
- Soum5,044
- Diakhao4,398
- Mbos Ndiamb4,347
- Keur Babakar Toumbou900
- Baboucar Toumbou900
- Samba Diallo500

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Fatick Region

Named natural and historic features inside Fatick Region, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

5 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Djikoye
- Fathala
- Koumbeng Bolon
- Mansarinko
- Ndéndiet
- Sine

### Coast and islands

9 islands; 5 headlands.

- Mar Lodj
- Pointe Balandour
- Pointe Fafoda
- Pointe Jackonsa
- Pointe de Sangomar
- Pointe des Oiseaux
- Île de Diamanio
- Île de Diatanou
- Île de Guior
- Île de Guissanor
- Île de Mar
- Île de Mbil
- Île de Poutaké
- Île de Soultok

### Forests and nature

13 forest reserves; 3 nature reserves; 1 wildlife reserve; 1 park.

- Aire Marine Protégée Communautaire du Bamboung
- Fathala Reserve
- Forêt Classée de Baria
- Forêt Classée de Djilor
- Forêt Classée de Fathala
- Forêt Classée de Keur Sambel
- Forêt Classée de Malka
- Forêt Classée de Mayékor
- Forêt Classée de Patako Est
- Forêt Classée de Patako Sud
- Forêt Classée de Sangako
- Forêt Classée de Sokone
- Forêt Classée de Vélor
- Forêt Classée des Îles Bétenti
- Forêt Classée des Îles du Saloum
- Parc National du Delta du Saloum
- Réserve de la Biosphère de Samba Dia
- Saloum Delta National Park

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Fatick Region and the best time to visit

In Fatick Region, the warmest month is May (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 725 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (264 mm) and the driest Dec (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 1 

Feb 26 1 

Mar 28 1 

Apr 29 2 

May 30 2 

Jun 30 51 

Jul 28 142 

Aug 27 264 

Sep 27 203 

Oct 28 56 

Nov 27 2 

Dec 25 0 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Fatick Region

Places mapped inside Fatick Region in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals7
- Banks13
- Petrol pumps26
- Hotels104
- Shopping malls2
- Schools92
- Colleges and universities4
- Cinemas1
- Pharmacies10
- Restaurants57
- Police stations7
- Dental clinics1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Fatick Region?In Senegal
- What is the population of Fatick Region?965,912 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Fatick Region?About 17 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Fatick Region?About 138 people per km²
- What borders Fatick Region?Diourbel Region, Kaffrine Region, Kaolack Region and Thiès Region
- What is there to see in Fatick Region?Ancien projet d'aquaculture (crevettes), Baobab, Birds sleeping place, Bois Sacré
- What time zone is Fatick Region in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Fatick Region?Franc (XOF)
- What language is spoken in Fatick Region?French, Wolof, Pulaar (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Fatick Region?Fatick
- What is the best time to visit Fatick Region?October to March
- How many hospitals are in Fatick Region?7 mapped
- How many banks are in Fatick Region?13 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Fatick Region?26 mapped
- What is the P-code of Fatick Region?SN03 (OCHA common operational dataset)