| Thiès | |
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| Department | |
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Thiès town centre
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Location in the Thiès Region |
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| Country |
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| Region | Thiès Region |
| Capital | Thiès |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,873 km2 (723 sq mi) |
| Population (2013 census) | |
| • Total | 667,814 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (920/sq mi) |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Thiès Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, one of the three located in the Thiès Region.
There are 4 urban communes in the department: Kayar, Khombole, Pout and Thiès.
The rural districts (communautés rurales) comprise:
Coordinates: 14°50′03″N 17°06′22″W / 14.83417°N 17.10611°W