Rural communities of Senegal
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The Rural communities of Senegal (Communautés rurales) (CR) are the fourth-level administrative divisions in the West African country of Senegal
. The rural communities of Senegal are administrative subdivisions comprising the villages, but are distinct from the urban communes and municipalities concerning towns, medium or large.
Senegal is a predominantly agricultural country, and the rural communities by far encompass the largest part of the national territory.
The rural communities were imposed by the law No. 72.25 on 19 April 1972.
Until early 2008, there were about 324 rural communities but in August 2008 the number has increased and there are now about 340.
Dakar Region
Urban: Dakar
, Guediawaye
, Pikine
, Rufisque
, Bargny
, Diamniadio, Sébikhotane
Rural:Sangalkam, Yène
: Baba Garage, Dinguiraye
, Keur Samba Kane, Gawane, Lambaye, Ngogom, Réfane, Dangalma, Ndondol, Ngoye, Thiakar
Diourbel Department
: Dankh Sène, Gade Escale, Keur Ngalgou, Ndindy, Taiba Moutoupha, Ndoulo, Ngohé, Patar
, Tocky-Gare, Touré Mbonde
Mbacke Department
: Darou Salam Typ, Dendey Gouyegui, Madina, Ndioumane Taiba, Thiékène, Touba Mboul, Ngabou Dalla, Missirah, Nghoye, Touba Fall, Touba Mosquée, Sadio, Taïf
Fatick Region
Fatick Department
:Diakhao, Mbéllacadio, Ndiob, Djilasse, Fimela, Loul Séssène, Palmarin Facao, Ngayokhème, Niakhar, Patar
, Diarrère, Diouroup, Tattaguine, Foundiougne, Passy, Sokone, Diossong
Foundiougne Department
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Djilor, Bassoul, Dionewar, Djirnda, Keur Saloum Diané, Keur Samba Guèye, Nioro Allassane Tall, Toubacouta, Gossas Gossas, Guinguinéo
Gossas Department
:Colobane, Mbar, Gagnick, Ndiago, Mbadakhoune, Ngathe Naoudé, Ourour, Ndiéné Lagane, Ouadiour, Patar Lia
Kaolack Region
Kaffrine Department
:Birkelane, Mabo
, Mboss, Ndiognick, Gainte Pathé, Ida Mouride, Lour Escale, Maka-Yop, Ribot Escale, Saly Escale, Boulel, Darou Minam 2, Djanké Souf, Gniby, Kahi
, Malem Hodar, Ndioum Ngainthe, Diokoul Mbelbouck, Kathiotte, Médinatoul Salam II, Nganda
Kaolack Department
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Nioro du Rip Department
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Kolda Region
Kolda Department
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Médina Yoro Foulah Department
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Vélingara Department
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Louga Region
Kébémer Department
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Linguère Department
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Louga Department
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Matam Region
Kanel Department
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Matam Department
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Ranérou Ferlo Department
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Saint-Louis Region
Dagana Department
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Podor Department
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Saint-Louis Department
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Tambacounda Region
Bakel Department
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Kédougou Department
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Koumpentoum Department
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Tambacounda Department
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Thiès Region
M'bour Department
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Thiès Department
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Tivaouane Department
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Ziguinchor Region
Bignona Department
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Oussouye Department
: Diembéring
Ziguinchor Department
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Senegal
Senegal , officially the Republic of Senegal , is a country in western Africa. It owes its name to the Sénégal River that borders it to the east and north...
. The rural communities of Senegal are administrative subdivisions comprising the villages, but are distinct from the urban communes and municipalities concerning towns, medium or large.
Senegal is a predominantly agricultural country, and the rural communities by far encompass the largest part of the national territory.
The rural communities were imposed by the law No. 72.25 on 19 April 1972.
Until early 2008, there were about 324 rural communities but in August 2008 the number has increased and there are now about 340.
Dakar RegionDakar RegionDakar région is the smallest and most populated région of Senegal, encompassing the capital city of the country, Dakar, and all its suburbs along the Cap–Vert Peninsula, Africa's most westerly point.-Administration:...
Urban: DakarDakar
Dakar is the capital city and largest city of Senegal. It is located on the Cap-Vert Peninsula on the Atlantic coast and is the westernmost city on the African mainland...
, Guediawaye
Guédiawaye
Guédiawaye is a town and département of the Dakar Region of Senegal. Lying on the Atlantic Ocean to the north east of Dakar city centre, in 2005 it had a population of 280,353. Until the mid-2000s, the département was part of Pikine.-History:...
, Pikine
Pikine
Pikine is a city in the Pikine Department of the Dakar Region of Senegal. Lying to the east of Dakar city centre, in 2005 it had a population of 834,246. The departement includes the villages of Yeumbeul, Thiaroye, Mbao, and Keur Massar Malika...
, Rufisque
Rufisque
Rufisque is a city in the Dakar region of western Senegal, at the base of the Cap-Vert Peninsula. It has a population of 179,797 . In the past it was an important port city in its own right, but is now a suburb of Dakar....
, Bargny
Bargny, Senegal
Bargny is a settlement in Senegal. It is located in a somewhat sheltered bay about 15 km to the east of the capital, Dakar.- Transport :...
, Diamniadio, Sébikhotane
Rural:Sangalkam, Yène
Diourbel Region
Bambey DepartmentBambey Department
Bambey Department is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Diourbel Region.-Subdivisions:The department is divided into three arrondissements:*Baba Garage Arrondissement*Lambaye Arrondissement*Ngoye Arrondissement...
: Baba Garage, Dinguiraye
Dinguiraye
Dinguiraye is a small town in northern Guinea, known for its large mosque which until recently was thatched. Population 20,085 . The town is also home to an important Islamic group founded by El Hadj Umar Tall in the nineteenth century.-References:...
, Keur Samba Kane, Gawane, Lambaye, Ngogom, Réfane, Dangalma, Ndondol, Ngoye, Thiakar
Diourbel Department
Diourbel Department
Diourbel Department is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Diourbel Region....
: Dankh Sène, Gade Escale, Keur Ngalgou, Ndindy, Taiba Moutoupha, Ndoulo, Ngohé, Patar
Patar
Patar is a town and jamoat in north-western Tajikistan. It is located in Konibodom District in Sughd province. The jamoat has a total population of 13,956.-References:...
, Tocky-Gare, Touré Mbonde
Mbacke Department
Mbacké Department
' is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Diourbel Region. Its capital is Mbacké....
: Darou Salam Typ, Dendey Gouyegui, Madina, Ndioumane Taiba, Thiékène, Touba Mboul, Ngabou Dalla, Missirah, Nghoye, Touba Fall, Touba Mosquée, Sadio, Taïf
Fatick RegionFatick RegionFatick is the southwest region of the northern outcrop of Senegal. Its alternative name is Jinnak Bolon. The region is named for its capital city, Fatick.Fatick region is divided into 3 departments:*Fatick*Foundiougne*Gossas-References: ....
Fatick DepartmentFatick Department
Fatick Department is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Fatick Region on the road between Mbour and Koalack. Fatick is home to many Sereer people; the Sereers are one of the major ethnic groups in Senegal and there are four Sereer dialects...
:Diakhao, Mbéllacadio, Ndiob, Djilasse, Fimela, Loul Séssène, Palmarin Facao, Ngayokhème, Niakhar, Patar
Patar
Patar is a town and jamoat in north-western Tajikistan. It is located in Konibodom District in Sughd province. The jamoat has a total population of 13,956.-References:...
, Diarrère, Diouroup, Tattaguine, Foundiougne, Passy, Sokone, Diossong
Foundiougne Department
Foundiougne Department
-Economy:Foundiougne is a main hub on the Sine-Saloum river in the Fatick Region of Senegal. Its a popular launch pad for eco-tours to see the abundant mangroves along the river. A ferry crosses the river at set times throughout the day transporting locals and tourists alike...
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Djilor, Bassoul, Dionewar, Djirnda, Keur Saloum Diané, Keur Samba Guèye, Nioro Allassane Tall, Toubacouta, Gossas Gossas, Guinguinéo
Guinguinéo
Guinguinéo is a city in the center of Senegal, situated in 22 kilometers to the northeast of Kaolack. Its history is an indisputable fame, Before 1956, Guinguinéo crossed the phenomenon of kingdoms piloted by the succession of several kings whose most famous is Fodé DIOUF. Guinguinéo became a...
Gossas Department
Gossas Department
' is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Fatick Region....
:Colobane, Mbar, Gagnick, Ndiago, Mbadakhoune, Ngathe Naoudé, Ourour, Ndiéné Lagane, Ouadiour, Patar Lia
Kaolack RegionKaolack RegionThe 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...
Kaffrine DepartmentKaffrine Department
' is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Kaffrine Region, formerly part of the Kaolack Region....
:Birkelane, Mabo
Mabo
Mabo may refer to:*Mabo, Togo, a village in Togo*Eddie Mabo, a man from the Torres Strait Islands who fought a court case, attempting to assert a legal title over his tribe's traditional lands...
, Mboss, Ndiognick, Gainte Pathé, Ida Mouride, Lour Escale, Maka-Yop, Ribot Escale, Saly Escale, Boulel, Darou Minam 2, Djanké Souf, Gniby, Kahi
Kahi
Kahi is a village and union council in Hangu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is located at 33°28'28N 70°51'37E and has an altitude of 982 metres .-References:...
, Malem Hodar, Ndioum Ngainthe, Diokoul Mbelbouck, Kathiotte, Médinatoul Salam II, Nganda
Kaolack Department
Kaolack Department
' is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Kaolack Region....
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Nioro du Rip Department
Nioro du Rip Department
' is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Kaolack Region....
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Kolda RegionKolda RegionKolda is a region of Senegal . The region is also referred to historically and popularly as Haute Casamance.-Departments:Kolda region is divided into 3 departments:*Kolda...
Kolda DepartmentKolda Department
- Administration :The capital city of Kolda Department is Kolda.The three administrative divisions are:*Dabo *Dioulacolon*Médina Yoro Foulah- Population :...
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Médina Yoro Foulah Department
Médina Yoro Foulah Department
Médina Yoro Foulah Department is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Kolda Region. It is a recent creation. It is also an Arrondissement of Senegal...
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Vélingara Department
Vélingara Department
Vélingara Department is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Kolda Region....
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Louga RegionLouga RegionLouga is a city and region of Senegal. The region is located to the northwest part of the country and Louga city is in the northwest of the region - about 50 km inland from the Atlantic coast.-Departments:Louga region is divided into 3 departments:...
Kébémer DepartmentKébémer Department
Kébémer Department is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Louga Region....
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Linguère Department
Linguère Department
Linguère Department is one of the departments of Senegal, one of three located in the Louga Region. Its capital is Linguère, and it emcompasses some 19716km/sq.- Arrondissements :Linguère Department is divided into four arrondissements:*Barkedji*Dodji...
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Louga Department
Louga Department
' is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Louga Region....
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Matam RegionMatam RegionMatam is a region of Senegal .It is a stark, flat, arid place bounded on the north by the Sénégal River and the south by the Sahelian plain studded with baobab trees made famous in Le Petit Prince...
Kanel DepartmentKanel Department
' is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Matam Region....
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Matam Department
Matam Department
' is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Matam Region....
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Ranérou Ferlo Department
Ranérou Ferlo Department
' is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Matam Region of the country. Settlements located within the department include the capital Ranérou and Agnam-Goly....
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Saint-Louis RegionSaint-Louis RegionThe Saint-Louis Region of Senegal is on the border with Mauritania. Its capital is Saint-Louis.Famous for its cast iron bridge, built by French colonialists in the 19th century, it is close to the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, home to thousands of birds, some indigenous to the...
Dagana DepartmentDagana Department, Senegal
Dagana is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Saint-Louis Region. The capital is Dagana....
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Podor Department
Podor Department
' is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Saint-Louis Region....
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Saint-Louis Department
Saint-Louis Department
' is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Saint-Louis Region....
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Tambacounda RegionTambacounda RegionTambacounda, formerly known as Sénégal Orientale, is a region of Senegal. It used to be part of the Mali Empire before the borders were created to separate Mali from Senegal. Tambacounda is physically the largest of Senegal's 11 regions, but is sparsely populated and its economy lags behind the...
Bakel DepartmentBakel Department
' is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Tambacounda Region. The department had an area of 22,378 km² and population estimate at 215,680 in 2005. However, recently the department was reduced to create the new department of Goudiry....
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Kédougou Department
Kédougou Department
' is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Kédougou Region, formerly part of the Tambacounda Region.It includes the following arrondissements:*Bandafassi*Fongolimbi*Salemata*Saraya...
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Koumpentoum Department
Koumpentoum Department
Koumpentoum Department is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Tambacounda Region. It is a recent creation. It is also an arrondissement of Senegal....
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Tambacounda Department
Tambacounda Department
' is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Tambacounda Region. It formerly covered an area of 20,328 km² and in 2005 had an estimated population of 342,204. However in 2005...
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Thiès RegionThiès Region-Administrative divisions:Thiès is divided in 3 departments , 11 communes, 10 arrondissements, and 31 communautés rurales.-Departments:The departments of Thies region are:*M'bour*Thiès*Tivaoune-Communes:In Thiès:*Pout*Khombole...
M'bour DepartmentM'bour Department
' is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Thiès Region. Its capital is M'Bour....
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Thiès Department
Thiès Department
' is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Thiès Region....
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Tivaouane Department
Tivaouane Department
' is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Thiès Region. Its capital is Tivaouane....
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Ziguinchor RegionZiguinchor RegionZiguinchor is a region of Senegal . The region is also referred to historically and popularly as Basse Casamance.-Departments:Ziguinchor region is divided into 3 departments:*Bignona...
Bignona DepartmentBignona Department
Bignona Department is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Ziguinchor Region.- Subdivisions :The department is divided administratively into four arrondissements,...
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Oussouye Department
Oussouye Department
' is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Ziguinchor Region....
: Diembéring
Diembéring (rural community)
Diembéring is a rural community of Senegal in Cabrousse, Oussouye, Ziguinchor, Casamance. It is situated in the west of the country along the Atlantic coast.-Geography:There are several villages in Diembéring, including:*Boucott-Diembéring*Boucotte Diola...
Ziguinchor Department
Ziguinchor Department
Ziguinchor Department is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Ziguinchor Region.- Subdivisions :The department is divided administratively into two arrondissements, Niaguis Arrondissement and Nyassia Arrondissement which are in turn split into rural communities and then...
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