Fatick Department
| Fatick | |
|---|---|
| Department | |
 Location in the Fatick Region |
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| Country |
 Senegal
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| Region | Fatick Region |
| Capital | Fatick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,646 km2 (1,022 sq mi) |
| Population (2013 census) | |
| • Total | 339,238 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Fatick Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, one of the three departments making up the Fatick Region, and lies on the road between Mbour and Kaolack. The Fatick region is home to many Sereer people; the Sereers are one of the major ethnic groups in Senegal and there are four Sereer dialects. Fatick town is the major urban center for the region.
There are two communes in the department: Diofior and Fatick.
The rural districts (Communautés rurales) comprise:
Coordinates: 14°21′29″N 16°35′09″W / 14.35806°N 16.58583°W
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