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Gossas | |
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Country | Senegal |
Region | Fatick region |
Capital | Gossas |
Area | |
• Total | 1,080 km2 (420 sq mi) |
Population (2023 census) [1] | |
• Total | 123,167 |
• Density | 110/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.
Within the department lies one commune, the town of Gossas.
The rural districts (communautés rurales) comprise:
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