# Kaolack Region, Senegal – Departments, Population & Map

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Region · Senegal 

# Kaolack Region

Kaolack Region is a region of Senegal. It had an estimated **1,267,014 people** in 2022 on 5,312 km² (about 239 per km²). Its main town is Kaolack. It is divided into 3 departments. 1,327 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 158 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,267,014people (2022)
- 5,312km²
- 3departments
- 158mapped services

## How many people live in Kaolack Region?

Kaolack Region had an estimated **1,267,014 people** in 2022 — 7.1% of Sénégal, 4th of 14 regions. There are 1,028 women for every 1,000 men (above the Sénégal figure of 1,010). Spread over 5,312 km², that is about **239 people per km²**, 4th of 14 regions.

43.2% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 19 across Sénégal). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 87 children and older people.

0–4 ****208,799**

5–9 ****179,560**

10–14 ****158,919**

15–19 ****141,806**

20–24 ****122,649**

25–29 ****99,742**

30–34 ****74,379**

35–39 ****61,317**

40–44 ****51,597**

45–49 ****42,063**

50–54 ****33,072**

55–59 ****27,312**

60–64 ****22,675**

65–69 ****16,922**

70–74 ****11,142**

75–79 ****7,219**

80+ ****7,841**

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 Kaolack Region?

Kaolack Region lies in [Senegal](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/). It borders 2 other regions: [Fatick Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/fatick/) and [Kaffrine Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kaffrine/). By area it is the 12th largest of 14 regions in Senegal. It covers 2.7% of [Sénégal](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/). The centre of Kaolack Region is about 170 km in a straight line from Dakar, the capital. The centre point is at 14.0438° N, 16.0181° 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 Kaolack Region

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Kaolack Region: 3 nature reserves; 1 archaeological site.

- Stone Circles of Sine Ngayène · archaeological site
- Forêt classée de Mambi · nature reserve
- Forêt classée de Pane · nature reserve
- Forêt classée de Saboya · nature reserve

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: Kaolack 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)104 km
- Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) · Dakar133 km

### Nearest railway station

Gare ferroviaire de GUINGUINEO (Mbadakhoune), about 26 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 06:35) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 07:20, sunset around 18:38).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 07:31 18:54 11.4 h 

Feb 07:27 19:08 11.7 h 

Mar 07:12 19:14 12.0 h 

Apr 06:51 19:17 12.4 h 

May 06:37 19:23 12.8 h 

Jun 06:35 19:32 12.9 h 

Jul 06:43 19:36 12.9 h 

Aug 06:50 19:27 12.6 h 

Sep 06:52 19:06 12.2 h 

Oct 06:54 18:44 11.8 h 

Nov 07:04 18:33 11.5 h 

Dec 07:20 18:38 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 Kaolack Region

Department Area km² Arrondissements Services 

[Guinguinéo Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kaolack/guinguineo/) 1,081 2 8 

[Kaolack Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kaolack/kaolack/) 1,905 3 119 

[Nioro du Rip Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kaolack/nioro-du-rip/) 2,327 3 31 

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 Kaolack Region

- Kaolack298,904
- Kahone26,376
- Nioro du Rip20,784
- Guinguinéo20,340
- Gandiaye18,239
- Ndofane12,898
- Keur Madiabel10,542
- Sibassor8,141
- Mbos4,347
- Fas3,904

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 Kaolack Region

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.

- Koulimba
- Njaien Bolon

### Coast and islands

1 island.

- Île de Kousmar

### Forests and nature

8 forest reserves.

- Forêt Classée de Keur Maktar
- Forêt Classée de Kousmar
- Forêt Classée de Koutal Wolof
- Forêt Classée de Mamby
- Forêt Classée de Ngayene
- Forêt Classée de Pané
- Forêt Classée de Saboya
- Forêt Classée de l'Île Kouyong

### History

1 ruin.

- Ndièrguène

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Kaolack Airport

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 Kaolack Region and the best time to visit

In Kaolack 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 Kaolack Region

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

- Hospitals6
- Banks17
- Petrol pumps22
- Hotels15
- Shopping malls1
- Schools69
- Colleges and universities4
- Pharmacies8
- Restaurants14
- Police stations2

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 Kaolack Region?In Senegal
- What is the population of Kaolack Region?1,267,014 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kaolack Region?About 18 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kaolack Region?About 239 people per km²
- What borders Kaolack Region?Fatick Region and Kaffrine Region
- What is there to see in Kaolack Region?Forêt classée de Mambi, Forêt classée de Pane, Forêt classée de Saboya, Stone Circles of Sine Ngayène
- What time zone is Kaolack Region in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Kaolack Region?Franc (XOF)
- What language is spoken in Kaolack Region?French, Wolof, Pulaar (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Kaolack Region?Kaolack
- What is the best time to visit Kaolack Region?October to March
- How many hospitals are in Kaolack Region?6 mapped
- How many banks are in Kaolack Region?17 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kaolack Region?22 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kaolack Region?SN05 (OCHA common operational dataset)