Koumpentoum | |
|---|---|
Town and commune | |
  Koumpentoum Location in Senegal | |
| Coordinates: 13°59′N14°34′W / 13.983°N 14.567°W | |
| Country |  Senegal |
| Region | Tambacounda |
| Department | Koumpentoum |
| Area | |
| 7.393 km2 (2.854 sq mi) | |
| Population (2023 census) [1] | |
| 15,723 | |
| • Density | 2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
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It is served by a station on the national railway network.
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