Vélingara | |
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Department | |
Location in the Kolda Region |
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Country | Senegal |
Region | Kolda Region |
Capital | Vélingara |
Area | |
• Total | 5,434 km2 (2,098 sq mi) |
Population (2013 census) | |
• Total | 278,382 |
• Density | 51/km2 (130/sq mi) |
Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Vélingara Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, one of the three making up the Kolda Region.
The department has three communes: Vélingara, Kounkané and Diaobé-Kabendou.
The rural districts (Communautés rurales) comprise:
Coordinates: 13°9′00″N 14°7′00″W / 13.15000°N 14.11667°W