M'bour | |
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Department | |
Location in the Thiès Region |
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Country | Senegal |
Region | Thiès Region |
Capital | M'bour |
Area | |
• Total | 1,607 km2 (620 sq mi) |
Population (2013 census) | |
• Total | 668,878 |
• Density | 420/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
M'bour Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, one of three in the Thiès Region. Its capital is M'Bour.
The department has 8 urban communes; Joal-Fadiouth, Mbour, Nguékhokh, Thiadiaye, Saly Portudal, Ngaparou, Somone and Popenguine.
The rural districts (communautés rurales) are:
Coordinates: 14°27′09″N 17°08′15″W / 14.45250°N 17.13750°W