Saint-Louis | |
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Country | Senegal |
Region | Saint-Louis Region |
Capital | Saint-Louis |
Area | |
• Total | 879 km2 (339 sq mi) |
Population (2023 census) | |
• Total | 387,513 |
• Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Saint-Louis Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, located in the Saint-Louis Region.
There are two communes in the department; Saint-Louis and Mpal
There is a single arrondissement, Rao, which comprises the rural districts (Communautés rurales) of:
In 2023, the population was counted at 387,513.
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