# Matam Region, Senegal – Departments, Population & Map

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

Region · Senegal 

# Matam Region

Matam Region is a region of Senegal. It had an estimated **789,219 people** in 2022 on 28,837 km² (about 27 per km²). Its main town is Matam. It is divided into 3 departments. 613 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 145 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 789,219people (2022)
- 28,837km²
- 3departments
- 145mapped services

## How many people live in Matam Region?

Matam Region had an estimated **789,219 people** in 2022 — 4.4% of Sénégal, 10th of 14 regions. There are 1,034 women for every 1,000 men (above the Sénégal figure of 1,010). Spread over 28,837 km², that is about **27 people per km²**, 12th of 14 regions.

47.8% of people are children under 15 and 3.1% 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 ****155,067**

5–9 ****126,692**

10–14 ****95,607**

15–19 ****83,893**

20–24 ****71,119**

25–29 ****58,006**

30–34 ****44,531**

35–39 ****35,316**

40–44 ****26,989**

45–49 ****22,099**

50–54 ****18,567**

55–59 ****14,990**

60–64 ****11,600**

65–69 ****8,877**

70–74 ****6,402**

75–79 ****4,306**

80+ ****5,158**

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 Matam Region?

Matam Region lies in [Senegal](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/). It borders 4 other regions: [Kaffrine Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kaffrine/), [Louga Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/louga/), [Saint-Louis Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/saint-louis/) and [Tambacounda Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/tambacounda/). By area it is the 2nd largest of 14 regions in Senegal. It covers 14.7% of [Sénégal](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/). The centre of Matam Region is about 410 km in a straight line from Dakar, the capital. The centre point is at 15.2781° N, 13.6795° 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 Matam Region

OpenStreetMap lists 13 named sights in Matam Region: 10 nature reserves; 1 archaeological site; 1 memorial; 1 attraction.

- Sincu Bara · archaeological site
- Foret Classee de Bokiladji · nature reserve
- Forêt classée de Diamel · nature reserve
- Réserve de faune du Ferlo Nord · nature reserve
- Réserve de faune du Ferlo Sud · nature reserve
- Réserve sylvo-pastorale de Barkédji-Dodji · nature reserve
- Réserve sylvo-pastorale de Bem-Bem · nature reserve
- Réserve sylvo-pastorale de Lambango · nature reserve
- Réserve sylvo-pastorale de Lougré Thioly · nature reserve
- Réserve sylvo-pastorale de Sab-Sabré · nature reserve
- Réserve sylvo-pastorale de Younoferé · nature reserve
- maison tortue · attraction
- Monument Poste Baladji · memorial

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: Matam 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

- Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS) · Kayes261 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 06:23) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 07:12, sunset around 18:26).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 07:24 18:42 11.3 h 

Feb 07:19 18:58 11.6 h 

Mar 07:03 19:05 12.0 h 

Apr 06:40 19:08 12.5 h 

May 06:25 19:15 12.8 h 

Jun 06:23 19:25 13.0 h 

Jul 06:31 19:29 13.0 h 

Aug 06:40 19:19 12.7 h 

Sep 06:42 18:57 12.2 h 

Oct 06:45 18:34 11.8 h 

Nov 06:56 18:22 11.4 h 

Dec 07:12 18:26 11.2 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 Matam Region

Department Area km² Arrondissements Services 

[Kanel Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/matam/kanel/) 8,652 2 26 

[Matam Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/matam/matam/) 5,747 2 106 

[Ranérou Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/matam/ranerou/) 14,438 1 13 

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 Matam Region

- Matam27,695
- Ouro Sogui27,222
- Kanel15,244
- Thilogne15,044
- Sintiou Bamambé13,823
- Nguidjlone10,444
- Tilogne Tokossel10,441
- Amady Ounaré10,175
- Waoundé7,816
- Sémé6,891
- Odobéré6,029
- Dembankané5,293
- Ranérou3,027
- Polel Diaoubé3,000

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 Matam Region

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams; 5 lakes.

- Aouldou
- Dialagne
- Guewel
- Horé Maham
- Kaoudji
- Langladji
- Marigot de Diammél
- Noussoum
- Oualtoundé
- Paol
- Tchangol Balél
- Tiabragal
- Toomane
- Vèndou Kanel

### Hills and mountains

7 hills.

- Aïré Bosia · 82 m
- Aïré Sioul · 74 m
- Aïré Ndoufa · 70 m
- Haïré Bapalél · 65 m
- Haïré Fowrou · 58 m
- Haïré Néré · 55 m
- Haïré Gana · 31 m

### Forests and nature

9 forest reserves; 2 wildlife reserves.

- Forêt Classée de Balel
- Forêt Classée de Diammél
- Forêt Classée de Gawol Guiraye
- Forêt Classée de Lambango
- Forêt Classée de Louguéré-Tioli
- Réserve Sylvo-Pastorale Sav-Savré
- Réserve Sylvo-Pastorale de Bem-Bem
- Réserve Sylvo-Pastorale de Sab-Sabré
- Réserve Sylvo-Pastorale de Yonoféré
- Réserve de Faune du Ferlo-Nord
- Réserve de Faune du Ferlo-Sud

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Ouro Sogui 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 Matam Region and the best time to visit

In Matam Region, the warmest month is May (average 35 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 486 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (177 mm) and the driest Dec (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 1 

Feb 26 0 

Mar 30 0 

Apr 33 1 

May 35 1 

Jun 34 33 

Jul 31 117 

Aug 29 177 

Sep 28 134 

Oct 29 20 

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 Matam Region

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

- Hospitals12
- Banks8
- Petrol pumps12
- Hotels7
- Shopping malls1
- Schools66
- Colleges and universities3
- Pharmacies30
- Restaurants4
- 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 Matam Region?In Senegal
- What is the population of Matam Region?789,219 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Matam Region?About 16 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Matam Region?About 27 people per km²
- What borders Matam Region?Kaffrine Region, Louga Region, Saint-Louis Region and Tambacounda Region
- What is there to see in Matam Region?Foret Classee de Bokiladji, Forêt classée de Diamel, Monument Poste Baladji, Réserve de faune du Ferlo Nord
- What time zone is Matam Region in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Matam Region?Franc (XOF)
- What language is spoken in Matam Region?French, Wolof, Pulaar (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Matam Region?Matam
- What is the highest point in Matam Region?Aïré Bosia (82 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Matam Region?November to February
- How many hospitals are in Matam Region?12 mapped
- How many banks are in Matam Region?8 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Matam Region?12 mapped
- What is the P-code of Matam Region?SN09 (OCHA common operational dataset)