List of Senegal Regions and Capitals

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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

#Region NameCapital CityGeographic RegionArea (km²)Population (Latest Estimate)
1DakarDakarAtlantic Peninsula5474,200,000
2DiourbelDiourbelCentral Senegal4,7692,000,000
3FatickFatickWestern Wetlands7,935900,000
4KaffrineKaffrineCentral Plains11,262800,000
5KaolackKaolackSaloum Basin5,3571,200,000
6KédougouKédougouSoutheastern Highlands16,896220,000
7KoldaKoldaSouthern Forest Zone13,721900,000
8LougaLougaNorthwestern Sahel24,8891,200,000
9MatamMatamNortheastern Senegal29,616750,000
10Saint-LouisSaint-LouisNorthern Coast19,0341,100,000
11SédhiouSédhiouSouthern Casamance7,341650,000
12TambacoundaTambacoundaEastern Savannah42,706900,000
13ThièsThièsWestern Coastal Zone6,6012,300,000
14ZiguinchorZiguinchorCasamance Region7,339880,000

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

RegionMain Economic ActivityKnown For
DakarFinance and tradeNational capital and Atlantic port
ThièsIndustry and transportManufacturing and rail connections
Saint-LouisFishing and tourismHistoric coastal city and wetlands
KédougouMining and eco-tourismGold mining and natural parks
KaolackAgriculture and tradePeanut production and river commerce
ZiguinchorAgriculture and tourismCasamance forests and rice farming

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

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