Koumbal | |
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| Region | Kaolack Region |
| Department | Kaolack Department |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 (GMT) |
Koumbal Arrondissement is an arrondissement of the Kaolack Department in the Kaolack Region of Senegal.
Koumbal | |
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| Country | |
| Region | Kaolack Region |
| Department | Kaolack Department |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 (GMT) |
Koumbal Arrondissement is an arrondissement of the Kaolack Department in the Kaolack Region of Senegal.
The arrondissement is divided administratively into rural communities and in turn into villages.
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The Kaolack region is a region in Senegal. It borders Gambia and is a common stopping point for travel between Dakar and Banjul. Its borders correspond roughly to the Saalum Kingdom of precolonial days, and the area is still spoken of as the Saalum in Wolof, and its inhabitants are called Saalum-Saalum.
Senegal is subdivided into 14 regions, each of which is administered by a Conseil Régional elected by population weight at the arrondissement level. Senegal is further subdivided into 45 departments, 103 arrondissements and by collectivités locales which elect administrative officers. Three of these regions were created on 10 September 2008, when Kaffrine Region was split from Kaolack, Kédougou region was split from Tambacounda, and Sédhiou region was split from Kolda.
The 14 Regions of Senegal are subdivided into 45 departments and 103 arrondissements and by collectivités locales which elect administrative officers.
Fatick Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, one of the three departments making up the Fatick Region, and lies on the road between Mbour and Kaolack. The Fatick region is home to many Sereer people; the Sereers are one of the major ethnic groups in Senegal and there are four Sereer dialects. Fatick town is the major urban center for the region.
Gossas Department is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Fatick Region on the west coast.
Kaolack Département is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, located in the Region of Koalack.
Nioro du Rip Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, located in the region of Kaolack.
Maba Diakhou Bâ, also known as Ma Ba Diakhu, Ma Ba Diakho Ba, Ma Ba Jaaxu, Mabba Jaxu Ba, was a Muslim leader in West Africa during the 19th century. Born in Rip, Maba was a disciple of the Tijaniyya Sufi brotherhood and became the Almami of Saloum.
Guinguinéo Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, and one of three which form the Kaolack Region. It was created by decree in 2008.
Gandiaye Arrondissement is an arrondissement of the Kaolack Department in the Kaolack Region of Senegal.
Ndiedieng Arrondissement is an arrondissement of the Kaolack Department in the Kaolack Region of Senegal.
Koungheul Arrondissement is an arrondissement of the Koungheul Department in the Kaolack Region of Senegal.
Maka-Yop Arrondissement is an arrondissement of the Koungheul Department in the Kaolack Region of Senegal.
Medina Sabakh Arrondissement is an arrondissement of the Nioro du Rip Department in the Kaolack Region of Senegal.
Paoskoto Arrondissement is an arrondissement of the Nioro du Rip Department in the Kaolack Region of Senegal.
Wack Ngouna Arrondissement is an arrondissement of the Nioro du Rip Department in the Kaolack Region of Senegal.
Mbadakhoune is an arrondissement of Guinguinéo in Kaolack Region in Senegal.
Nguélou is an arrondissement of Guinguinéo in Kaolack Region in Senegal.
Porokhane is a town and commune near Nioro du Rip in Paoskoto Arrondissement, Kaolack Region, Senegal. It is a major pilgrimage site for the Mourides of Senegal.