Nganda | |
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Town and commune | |
Coordinates: 13°50′N15°25′W / 13.833°N 15.417°W | |
Country | Senegal |
Region | Kaffrine Region |
Department | Kaffrine Department |
Area | |
• Town and commune | 3.12 km2 (1.20 sq mi) |
Population (2023 census) [1] | |
• Town and commune | 14,369 |
• Density | 4,600/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC±00:00 (GMT) |
Nganda is a town and urban commune of the Kaffrine Department in the Kaffrine Region of Senegal, lying close to the border with Gambia.
Nganda had a population of 14,369 in 2023, an increase from the 10,507 counted in 2013. [1]
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