# Tambacounda Region, Senegal – Departments, Population & Map

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Region · Senegal 

# Tambacounda Region

Tambacounda Region is a region of Senegal. It had an estimated **937,182 people** in 2022 on 42,602 km² (about 22 per km²). Its main town is Tambacounda. It is divided into 4 departments. 1,810 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 128 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 937,182people (2022)
- 42,602km²
- 4departments
- 128mapped services

## How many people live in Tambacounda Region?

Tambacounda Region had an estimated **937,182 people** in 2022 — 5.3% of Sénégal, 8th of 14 regions. There are 991 women for every 1,000 men (below the Sénégal figure of 1,010). Spread over 42,602 km², that is about **22 people per km²**, 13th of 14 regions.

47.0% of people are children under 15 and 2.7% 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 99 children and older people.

0–4 ****179,224**

5–9 ****144,112**

10–14 ****117,349**

15–19 ****99,907**

20–24 ****82,199**

25–29 ****68,411**

30–34 ****56,215**

35–39 ****45,689**

40–44 ****35,687**

45–49 ****28,576**

50–54 ****22,384**

55–59 ****17,909**

60–64 ****14,144**

65–69 ****10,312**

70–74 ****6,707**

75–79 ****4,175**

80+ ****4,182**

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 Tambacounda Region?

Tambacounda Region lies in [Senegal](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/). It borders 4 other regions: [Kaffrine Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kaffrine/), [Kolda Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kolda/), [Kédougou Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kedougou/) and [Matam Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/matam/). By area it is the largest of 14 regions in Senegal. It covers 21.6% of [Sénégal](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/). The centre of Tambacounda Region is about 454 km in a straight line from Dakar, the capital. The centre point is at 13.8706° N, 13.3209° 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 Tambacounda Region

OpenStreetMap lists 13 named sights in Tambacounda Region: 7 viewpoints; 2 archaeological sites; 2 nature reserves; 1 castle or fort; 1 memorial.

- Boulebane · archaeological site
- Tata de Koussan · archaeological site
- Fort Faidherbe · castle or fort
- Forêt classée du Oüli · nature reserve
- Réserve Naturelle Communautaire de Boundou · nature reserve
- Birdwatch hide · viewpoint
- Grand Mirador · viewpoint
- Gué de Bafoulabé · viewpoint
- Plat-forme d'observation du Camp du Lion · viewpoint
- Point de vue des Hippos · viewpoint
- Woulou n°2 · viewpoint
- Wouring · viewpoint
- Patte d'Oie · 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: Tambacounda 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) · Kayes218 km

### Nearest railway station

Gare de Tambacounda (Koussanar), about 39 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 06:25) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 07:08, sunset around 18:27).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 07:20 18:43 11.4 h 

Feb 07:17 18:58 11.7 h 

Mar 07:01 19:03 12.0 h 

Apr 06:40 19:06 12.4 h 

May 06:26 19:12 12.8 h 

Jun 06:25 19:21 12.9 h 

Jul 06:32 19:25 12.9 h 

Aug 06:40 19:16 12.6 h 

Sep 06:41 18:55 12.2 h 

Oct 06:43 18:34 11.8 h 

Nov 06:53 18:23 11.5 h 

Dec 07:08 18:27 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 Tambacounda Region

Department Area km² Arrondissements Services 

[Bakel Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/tambacounda/bakel/) 6,692 3 26 

[Goudiry Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/tambacounda/goudiry/) 15,665 4 11 

[Koumpentoum Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/tambacounda/koumpentoum/) 6,880 2 5 

[Tambacounda Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/tambacounda/tambacounda/) 13,366 3 86 

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 Tambacounda Region

- Tambacounda149,071
- Koumpentoum15,723
- Kidira13,551
- Bakel13,329
- Diawara7,541
- Goudiry6,867
- Kotiari4,243
- Malèm Niani2,080

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 Tambacounda Region

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

### Water

40 rivers and streams; 3 lakes.

- Andiouol
- Balamboulou
- Bamaki
- Bantankountou
- Bantigneul
- Barka Bandiel
- Bouloufilanding
- Daguifara
- Damantan
- Denndji
- Diamourdala
- Fourou
- Fouroum
- Gandamaka
- Gouloungako
- Iassa
- Kagnoubé
- Kambaya
- Kawéye
- Kobakoye
- Kossi Kossi
- Koulountou
- Koussanar
- Kouyon-Ko

…and 19 more.

### Hills and mountains

27 hills.

- Inndia · 238 m
- Toukanaya · 219 m
- Kolomdinnkourou · 164 m
- Bodiara · 123 m
- Aïré Bito Bitorqué · 114 m
- Aïré Diabal · 109 m
- Kourouba · 107 m
- Niamako · 105 m
- Fouroum · 104 m
- Sinntiou Mako · 99 m
- Kadianbri · 94 m
- Aïré Sénobalou · 93 m
- Kadiel Kévé · 93 m
- Louguéré-Kobo · 93 m
- Aïré Badi · 92 m
- Toulon Guindé · 92 m
- Aïré Tchoban · 90 m
- Kitibana · 86 m
- Soura Guindé · 82 m
- Haïré Faldé · 75 m
- Séno Moudou · 72 m
- Wakali Guindé · 67 m
- Farako · 62 m
- Aïré Faldé · 55 m

…and 3 more.

### Forests and nature

7 forests; 7 forest reserves.

- Forêt Classée de Bala-Est
- Forêt Classée de Botou
- Forêt Classée de Goudiry
- Forêt Classée de Koussanar
- Forêt Classée de Niokolo Ouest
- Forêt Classée de Niokolo Sud Ouest
- Forêt Classée de Tambacounda Sud
- Forêt Classée du Ouli
- Forêt de Bala-Ouest
- Forêt de Diambour
- Forêt de Malem Niani
- Forêt de Panal
- Forêt de Tambacounda-Nord
- Forêt des Paniates

### History

17 ruins.

- Bantakountou
- Baïlé
- Boïguet Ogo
- Eroané
- Farintaba
- Fita
- Fort Saint-Pierre
- Gaye Tiéli
- Goulouya
- Léwé Amat
- Madina
- Madina Taël
- Saboussiré
- Sayinnti
- Sinntiou Mayo
- Sintiou Bala Rassine
- Vélingara

### Getting around

3 airfields.

- Bakel
- Bakel Landing Field
- Simenti 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 Tambacounda Region and the best time to visit

In Tambacounda Region, the warmest month is May (average 35 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 713 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (234 mm) and the driest Dec (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to January**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 0 

Feb 29 1 

Mar 31 1 

Apr 34 1 

May 35 9 

Jun 33 75 

Jul 29 147 

Aug 27 234 

Sep 27 188 

Oct 28 55 

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 Tambacounda Region

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

- Hospitals7
- Banks9
- Petrol pumps15
- Hotels29
- Schools32
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies8
- Restaurants9
- Police stations17

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 Tambacounda Region?In Senegal
- What is the population of Tambacounda Region?937,182 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tambacounda Region?About 16 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tambacounda Region?About 22 people per km²
- What borders Tambacounda Region?Kaffrine Region, Kolda Region, Kédougou Region and Matam Region
- What is there to see in Tambacounda Region?Birdwatch hide, Boulebane, Fort Faidherbe, Forêt classée du Oüli
- What time zone is Tambacounda Region in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Tambacounda Region?Franc (XOF)
- What language is spoken in Tambacounda Region?French, Wolof, Pulaar (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Tambacounda Region?Tambacounda
- What is the highest point in Tambacounda Region?Inndia (238 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Tambacounda Region?October to January
- How many hospitals are in Tambacounda Region?7 mapped
- How many banks are in Tambacounda Region?9 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Tambacounda Region?15 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tambacounda Region?SN12 (OCHA common operational dataset)