Gossas Department

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Gossas
Map of the departments of the Fatick region of Senegal.png
Location in the Fatick Region
CountryFlag of Senegal.svg  Senegal
Region Fatick Region
Capital Gossas
Area
  Total1,080 km2 (420 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census) [1]
  Total123,167
  Density110/km2 (300/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+0 (GMT)

Gossas Department is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Fatick Region on the west coast.

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Administrative divisions

Within the department lies one commune, the town of Gossas.

The rural districts (communautés rurales) comprise:

Historic sites

Source: [2]

Gossas commune
Gossas département

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References

14°29′50″N16°14′03″W / 14.49722°N 16.23417°W / 14.49722; -16.23417