Nioro du Rip Department
Department in Kaolack Region, Senegal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nioro du Rip Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, located in the region of Kaolack.
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Nioro du Rip | |
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Country | Senegal |
Region | Kaolack Region |
Capital | Nioro du Rip |
Area | |
• Total | 2,277 km2 (879 sq mi) |
Population (2023) | |
• Total | 513,181 |
• Density | 230/km2 (580/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
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The principal settlement is the commune of Nioro du Rip. Rural districts (Communautés rurales) comprise:
- Médina Sabakh Arrondissement
- Kayemor
- Médina Sabakh
- Ngayène
- Paoskoto Arrondissement
- Gainthe Kaye
- Paos Koto
- Porokhane
- Taïba Niassène
- Dabaly
- Darou Salam
- Wack Ngouna Arrondissement
- Keur Maba Diakhou
- Keur Madongo
- Ndramé Escale
- Wack Ngouna
The total population in 2005 was estimated at 282,175.