Nioro du Rip department

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Nioro du Rip
Map of the departments of the Kaolack region of Senegal.png
CountryFlag of Senegal.svg  Senegal
Region Kaolack region
Capital Nioro du Rip
Area
  Total
2,277 km2 (879 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)
  Total
513,181
  Density230/km2 (580/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+0 (GMT)

Nioro du Rip department is one of the 46 departments of Senegal, located in the Kaolack region.

The principal settlement is the commune of Nioro du Rip. Rural districts (communautés rurales) comprise:

The total population in 2005 was estimated at 282,175.

Historic sites

Source: [1]

References

13°45′N15°48′W / 13.750°N 15.800°W / 13.750; -15.800