List of Senegal Regions and Capitals

Senegal is a country located in West Africa. It is divided into 14 administrative regions, which are further divided into departments, arrondissements, and communes. Here are the 14 regions of Senegal:

Senegal is a West African country bordered by Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and the Atlantic Ocean, with The Gambia nearly dividing the country into two parts. The country is divided into 14 administrative regions for governance and regional administration. Dakar is the national capital and also the largest city in Senegal.

The country includes Atlantic coastline, savannas, river valleys, wetlands, forests, and semi-arid plains spread across western Africa. Different regions are known for agriculture, fishing, trade, mining, tourism, and cultural heritage.

Key Facts

• National capital: Dakar
• Total population: 19,000,000 (Official estimate 2025)
• Total area: 196,722 km² (75,955 sq miles)
• Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
• Bordering countries: Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia
• Total Regions: 14
• Total Departments: 45+

List of Regions and Capitals of Senegal

Total administrative divisions shown: 14 | Combined population: 19,000,000 | Combined area: 196,722 km²

Largest Regions by Area

• Tambacounda - 16,489 sq mi (42,706 km²)
• Matam - 11,435 sq mi (29,616 km²)
• Louga - 9,610 sq mi (24,889 km²)
• Saint-Louis - 7,349 sq mi (19,034 km²)
• Kédougou - 6,523 sq mi (16,896 km²)
• Kolda - 5,298 sq mi (13,721 km²)
• Kaffrine - 4,348 sq mi (11,262 km²)
• Fatick - 3,064 sq mi (7,935 km²)

Most Populous Regions

• Dakar - Population: 4,200,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Thiès - Population: 2,300,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Diourbel - Population: 2,000,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Kaolack - Population: 1,200,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Louga - Population: 1,200,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Saint-Louis - Population: 1,100,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Fatick - Population: 900,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Kolda - Population: 900,000 (Official Estimate 2025)

Smallest Regions by Area

• Dakar - 211 sq mi (547 km²)
• Diourbel - 1,841 sq mi (4,769 km²)
• Kaolack - 2,068 sq mi (5,357 km²)
• Thiès - 2,549 sq mi (6,601 km²)
• Ziguinchor - 2,833 sq mi (7,339 km²)
• Sédhiou - 2,834 sq mi (7,341 km²)

Regions by Geographic Grouping

• Atlantic Peninsula: Dakar
• Casamance Region: Ziguinchor
• Central Plains: Kaffrine
• Central Senegal: Diourbel
• Eastern Savannah: Tambacounda
• Northeastern Senegal: Matam
• Northern Coast: Saint-Louis
• Northwestern Sahel: Louga
• Saloum Basin: Kaolack
• Southeastern Highlands: Kédougou
• Southern Casamance: Sédhiou
• Southern Forest Zone: Kolda
• Western Coastal Zone: Thiès
• Western Wetlands: Fatick

Regions with Atlantic Coastline

• Dakar
• Fatick
• Saint-Louis
• Thiès
• Ziguinchor

Landlocked Regions

• Diourbel
• Kaffrine
• Kaolack
• Kédougou
• Kolda
• Louga
• Matam
• Sédhiou
• Tambacounda

Regions Sharing Borders with Other Countries

• Mauritania: Saint-Louis, Matam
• Mali: Kédougou, Tambacounda, Matam
• Guinea: Kédougou
• Guinea-Bissau: Kolda, Sédhiou, Ziguinchor
• The Gambia: Fatick, Kaolack, Kaffrine, Tambacounda, Kolda, Sédhiou

Major Economic Activities by Region

Important Natural and Cultural Areas

• Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary: Saint-Louis
• Gorée Island: Dakar
• Niokolo-Koba National Park: Tambacounda
• Saloum Delta: Fatick and Kaolack
• Casamance Forests: Ziguinchor and Sédhiou
• Fouta Highlands: Kédougou

Sources

• National Agency of Statistics and Demography Senegal
• World Bank - Senegal Data
• CIA World Factbook - Senegal
• Encyclopaedia Britannica - Senegal
• Government of Senegal