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Region in Senegal
Matam region Région de Matam (French)
Diiwaanu Maatam (Wolof)
Region
Location of Matam in SenegalLocation of Matam in Senegal
Matam région, divided into 3 départementsMatam région, divided into 3 départements
Coordinates: 15°06′N 13°38′W / 15.100°N 13.633°W / 15.100; -13.633
CountrySenegal
CapitalMatam
Départements List
Area
 • Total29,445 km (11,369 sq mi)
Population
 • Total833,657
 • Density28/km (73/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Matam is a region of Senegal (regional capitals have the same name as their respective regions).

It is a flat, arid region bounded on the north by the Sénégal River and the south by the Sahelian plain studded with baobab trees. Matam is populated by the Pulaar-speaking Toucouleur people.

Departments

Matam region is divided into 3 departments:

Geography

Matam is traversed by the northwesterly line of equal latitude and longitude.

Cities and villages

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