Guinguinéo Department

Coordinates: 14°16′N 15°57′W / 14.267°N 15.950°W / 14.267; -15.950
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Guinguinéo
Country Senegal
RegionKaolack Region
CapitalGuinguinéo
Area
 • Total1,250 km2 (480 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)
 • Total160,483
 • Density130/km2 (330/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC±00:00 (GMT)

Guinguinéo Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, and one of three which form the Kaolack Region. It was created by decree in 2008.

The department has three communes; Guinguinéo, Fass and Mboss

Districts[edit]

The rural districts (communautés rurales) comprise:

  • Mbadakhoune Arrondissement:
    • Khelcom Birane
    • Mbadakhoune
    • Ndiago
    • Ngathie Naoudé
  • Nguélou Arrondissement:
    • Gagnick
    • Nguélou
    • Ourour
    • Dara Mboss
    • Panal Wolof

14°16′N 15°57′W / 14.267°N 15.950°W / 14.267; -15.950