# Kolda Region, Senegal – Departments, Population & Map

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Region · Senegal 

# Kolda Region

Kolda Region is a region of Senegal. It had an estimated **875,660 people** in 2022 on 13,760 km² (about 64 per km²). Its main town is Kolda. It is divided into 3 departments. 1,589 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 120 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 875,660people (2022)
- 13,760km²
- 3departments
- 120mapped services

## How many people live in Kolda Region?

Kolda Region had an estimated **875,660 people** in 2022 — 4.9% of Sénégal, 9th of 14 regions. There are 993 women for every 1,000 men (below the Sénégal figure of 1,010). Spread over 13,760 km², that is about **64 people per km²**, 9th of 14 regions.

45.4% of people are children under 15 and 2.7% 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 93 children and older people.

0–4 ****154,990**

5–9 ****127,980**

10–14 ****114,421**

15–19 ****98,525**

20–24 ****81,419**

25–29 ****66,113**

30–34 ****51,255**

35–39 ****41,693**

40–44 ****33,684**

45–49 ****27,607**

50–54 ****22,451**

55–59 ****17,873**

60–64 ****13,610**

65–69 ****9,893**

70–74 ****6,523**

75–79 ****3,955**

80+ ****3,668**

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 Kolda Region?

Kolda Region lies in [Senegal](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/). It borders 2 other regions: [Sédhiou Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/sedhiou/) and [Tambacounda Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/tambacounda/). By area it is the 6th largest of 14 regions in Senegal. It covers 7.0% of [Sénégal](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/). The centre of Kolda Region is about 370 km in a straight line from Dakar, the capital. The centre point is at 13.1284° N, 14.4165° 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 Kolda Region

OpenStreetMap lists 14 named sights in Kolda Region: 12 nature reserves; 1 attraction; 1 ruins.

- Forêt Classée de Toutouné · nature reserve
- Forêt classée de Arambé · nature reserve
- Forêt classée de Bakor · nature reserve
- Forêt classée de Dabo · nature reserve
- Forêt classée de Kantora · nature reserve
- Forêt classée de Kayanga · nature reserve
- Forêt classée de Koudoura · nature reserve
- Forêt classée de Mahon · nature reserve
- Forêt classée de Mampaye · nature reserve
- SECTEUR 1 · nature reserve
- SECTEUR 3 · nature reserve
- SECTEUR 4 · nature reserve
- SARRÉ SAMBA KOLDA Sénégal · attraction
- Residence of Musa Molo · 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: Kolda 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

- Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) · Bissau192 km
- Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) · Ziguinchor212 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 06:30) and shortest in Dec (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 07:11, sunset around 18:33).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 07:23 18:49 11.4 h 

Feb 07:20 19:03 11.7 h 

Mar 07:06 19:08 12.0 h 

Apr 06:45 19:10 12.4 h 

May 06:32 19:15 12.7 h 

Jun 06:30 19:24 12.9 h 

Jul 06:38 19:28 12.8 h 

Aug 06:45 19:19 12.6 h 

Sep 06:46 18:59 12.2 h 

Oct 06:47 18:38 11.9 h 

Nov 06:56 18:28 11.5 h 

Dec 07:11 18:33 11.4 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 Kolda Region

Department Area km² Arrondissements Services 

[Kolda Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kolda/kolda/) 3,591 3 70 

[Médina-Yorofoula Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kolda/medina-yorofoula/) 4,683 3 19 

[Vélingara Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kolda/velingara/) 5,486 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 Kolda Region

- Kolda103,574
- Vélingara45,431
- Médina Gounas36,588
- Diaoubé26,165
- Kounkané10,798
- Dabo6,069
- Sélikénié3,677
- Saré Yoba Diéga3,551
- Pata3,118
- Médina-Yorofoula3,000

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 Kolda Region

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

### Water

6 rivers and streams.

- Anambé
- Khoriné
- Niaoulé
- Sima
- Sofaniama
- Waïma

### Forests and nature

7 forests; 6 forest reserves.

- Forêt Classée de Diatouma
- Forêt Classée de Koudora
- Forêt Classée de Mahon
- Forêt Classée de Toutoune
- Forêt Classée de la Koulountou
- Forêt Classée de l’Anambé
- Forêt de Bakor
- Forêt de Dabo
- Forêt de Mampaye
- Forêt de Pata
- Forêt de la Kayanga
- Forêt du Guimara
- Forêt du Kantora

### History

7 ruins.

- Bodel
- Bourouka
- Galé Boubou
- Mantchamina
- Passouk
- Saré Bokar Siri
- Sintiân Korop

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Kolda North 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 Kolda Region and the best time to visit

In Kolda Region, the warmest month is May (average 33 °C) and the coolest is Dec (24 °C). About 1,050 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (342 mm) and the driest Dec (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 24 1 

Feb 28 0 

Mar 31 0 

Apr 33 0 

May 33 14 

Jun 30 126 

Jul 27 237 

Aug 26 342 

Sep 27 246 

Oct 27 80 

Nov 26 4 

Dec 24 0 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kolda Region

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

- Hospitals6
- Banks6
- Petrol pumps18
- Hotels11
- Schools59
- Colleges and universities3
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants3
- Police stations11

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 Kolda Region?In Senegal
- What is the population of Kolda Region?875,660 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kolda Region?About 17 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kolda Region?About 64 people per km²
- What borders Kolda Region?Sédhiou Region and Tambacounda Region
- What is there to see in Kolda Region?Forêt Classée de Toutouné, Forêt classée de Arambé, Forêt classée de Bakor, Forêt classée de Dabo
- What time zone is Kolda Region in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Kolda Region?Franc (XOF)
- What language is spoken in Kolda Region?French, Wolof, Pulaar (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Kolda Region?Kolda
- What is the best time to visit Kolda Region?October to February
- How many hospitals are in Kolda Region?6 mapped
- How many banks are in Kolda Region?6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kolda Region?18 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kolda Region?SN07 (OCHA common operational dataset)