Keur Massar Department Explained

Keur Massar
Settlement Type:Department
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Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Senegal
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Dakar Region
Subdivision Type2:Capital
Subdivision Name2:Keur Massar Nord
Area Total Km2:45.64
Population As Of:2023 census
Population Total:759,849
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Timezone:GMT
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Keur Massar Department is one of the 46 departments of Senegal, located at the entrance to the Cap-Vert peninsula, east of Dakar.

History

The city was erected into a department on 28 May 2021 by President Macky Sall, thus becoming the 46th department of Senegal.[1]

Demographics

The department has a population of 760,000 inhabitants (2023 census).[2]

References

14.471°N -17.184°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ndarinfo . La création du département de Keur Massar officialisée . 2022-06-02 . NDARINFO.COM Les News du Sénégal et de l'Afrique . fr.
  2. Web site: Keur Massar (Department, Senegal) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location . 2024-01-17 . www.citypopulation.de.