# Kaffrine Region, Senegal – Departments, Population & Map

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Region · Senegal 

# Kaffrine Region

Kaffrine Region is a region of Senegal. It had an estimated **782,273 people** in 2022 on 11,065 km² (about 71 per km²). Its main town is Kaffrine. It is divided into 4 departments. 1,159 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 52 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 782,273people (2022)
- 11,065km²
- 4departments
- 52mapped services

## How many people live in Kaffrine Region?

Kaffrine Region had an estimated **782,273 people** in 2022 — 4.4% of Sénégal, 11th of 14 regions. There are 1,029 women for every 1,000 men (above the Sénégal figure of 1,010). Spread over 11,065 km², that is about **71 people per km²**, 8th of 14 regions.

48.0% of people are children under 15 and 2.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 19 across Sénégal). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 104 children and older people.

0–4 ****144,565**

5–9 ****124,087**

10–14 ****106,819**

15–19 ****85,693**

20–24 ****66,162**

25–29 ****53,923**

30–34 ****44,543**

35–39 ****36,550**

40–44 ****29,513**

45–49 ****23,535**

50–54 ****17,907**

55–59 ****14,389**

60–64 ****11,569**

65–69 ****8,701**

70–74 ****5,998**

75–79 ****3,942**

80+ ****4,377**

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 Kaffrine Region?

Kaffrine Region lies in [Senegal](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/). It borders 6 other regions: [Diourbel Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/diourbel/), [Fatick Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/fatick/), [Kaolack Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kaolack/), [Louga Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/louga/), [Matam Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/matam/) and [Tambacounda Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/tambacounda/). By area it is the 7th largest of 14 regions in Senegal. It covers 5.6% of [Sénégal](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/). The centre of Kaffrine Region is about 246 km in a straight line from Dakar, the capital. The centre point is at 14.2336° N, 15.2106° 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 Kaffrine Region

OpenStreetMap lists 10 named sights in Kaffrine Region: 6 nature reserves; 2 archaeological sites; 1 ruins; 1 attraction.

- Stone Circle · archaeological site
- Stone Circles of Wanar · archaeological site
- Foret Classe de Sagna · nature reserve
- Foret Classee de Birkelane · nature reserve
- Foret Classee de Kaffrine · nature reserve
- Foret Classee de Kassas · nature reserve
- Forêt classée de Delbi · nature reserve
- Forêt classée de Malèm Hodar · nature reserve
- Empty Baobab · attraction
- Gare de Birkelane (Avant) · ruins

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: Kaffrine 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

- Banjul International Airport (BJL) · Banjul (Yundum)185 km
- Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) · Dakar206 km

### Nearest railway station

Malem Hoddar (Sagna), about 19 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 06:32) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 07:17, sunset around 18:34).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 07:28 18:50 11.4 h 

Feb 07:24 19:05 11.7 h 

Mar 07:09 19:11 12.0 h 

Apr 06:47 19:14 12.4 h 

May 06:33 19:20 12.8 h 

Jun 06:32 19:29 13.0 h 

Jul 06:39 19:33 12.9 h 

Aug 06:47 19:24 12.6 h 

Sep 06:49 19:03 12.2 h 

Oct 06:51 18:41 11.8 h 

Nov 07:01 18:30 11.5 h 

Dec 07:17 18:34 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 Kaffrine Region

Department Area km² Arrondissements Services 

[Birkelane Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kaffrine/birkelane/) 1,152 2 2 

[Kaffrine Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kaffrine/kaffrine/) 2,672 2 21 

[Koungheul Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kaffrine/koungheul/) 4,548 3 24 

[Malem-Hodar Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kaffrine/malem-hodar/) 2,693 2 5 

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 Kaffrine Region

- Kaffrine57,307
- Koungheul31,149
- Koungneul Sossé20,942
- Nganda14,369
- Malèm Hodar7,879
- Birkelane7,011

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 Kaffrine Region

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

### Forests and nature

13 forest reserves; 1 forest.

- Forêt Classée de Birkelane
- Forêt Classée de Delbi
- Forêt Classée de Kaffrine
- Forêt Classée de Kassas
- Forêt Classée de Koumpenntoum
- Forêt Classée de Koungheul
- Forêt Classée de Maka Yop Est
- Forêt Classée de Maka Yop Ouest
- Forêt Classée de Malèm Hodar
- Forêt Classée de Mbégué
- Forêt Classée de Ndankou
- Forêt Classée de Sâgna
- Forêt de Paté
- Réserve Sylvo-Pastorale du Sine-Saloum

### History

2 ruins.

- Koli
- Touba

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 Kaffrine Region and the best time to visit

In Kaffrine Region, the warmest month is May (average 33 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 697 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (251 mm) and the driest Feb (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 1 

Feb 27 0 

Mar 30 1 

Apr 32 0 

May 33 3 

Jun 32 59 

Jul 29 142 

Aug 27 251 

Sep 27 184 

Oct 28 53 

Nov 27 3 

Dec 25 0 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kaffrine Region

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps9
- Hotels9
- Schools12
- Colleges and universities4
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants11
- Police stations1

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 Kaffrine Region?In Senegal
- What is the population of Kaffrine Region?782,273 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kaffrine Region?About 16 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kaffrine Region?About 71 people per km²
- What borders Kaffrine Region?Diourbel Region, Fatick Region, Kaolack Region, Louga Region, Matam Region and Tambacounda Region
- What is there to see in Kaffrine Region?Empty Baobab, Foret Classe de Sagna, Foret Classee de Birkelane, Foret Classee de Kaffrine
- What time zone is Kaffrine Region in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Kaffrine Region?Franc (XOF)
- What language is spoken in Kaffrine Region?French, Wolof, Pulaar (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Kaffrine Region?Kaffrine
- What is the best time to visit Kaffrine Region?October to February
- How many hospitals are in Kaffrine Region?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Kaffrine Region?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kaffrine Region?9 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kaffrine Region?SN04 (OCHA common operational dataset)