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Matam is a region of Senegal (regional capitals have the same name as their respective regions). It is a flat, arid region bounded on the north by the Sénégal River and the south by the Sahelian plain studded with baobab trees. Matam is populated by the Pulaar -speaking Toucouleur people.
Matam (Hassaniya Arabic: ماتام; Wolof: Mataam) is the capital town of the Matam Region in north-east Senegal, and lies on the Sénégal River on the border with Mauritania. In the census of 2002, Matam had 14,620 inhabitants and in the 2023 census the population of the town had increased to 27,695.
MonthJanFebMarRecord high °C (°F)45.4 (113.7)48.4 (119.1)46.2 (115.2)Mean daily maximum °C (°F)33.8 (92.8)36.6 (97.9)40.0 (104.0)Mean daily minimum °C (°F)16.4 (61.5)18.8 (65.8)21.5 (70.7)Record low °C (°F)9.6 (49.3)10.0 (50.0)12.0 (53.6)May 27, 2023 · The Senegalese region of Matam is currently considered to be the hottest place on Earth. The extreme heat, along with water shortages, is making conditions even harder for Fulani nomads.
The energy to stay: Senegal's village of women. In northeast Senegal, the Sahara Desert is encroaching and the men are emigrating. But a group of women have pooled their resources and sought...
- Carlotta Dotto
Jul 29, 2021 · A newly built Tolou Keur garden in Boki Diawe, within the Great Green Wall area, in Matam region, Senegal. [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
Dec 24, 2023 · In the northeastern part of Senegal lies the Matam Region, a gateway to a world of tradition, culture, and unspoiled natural beauty. This region, often overlooked by tourists, offers a glimpse into the heart of Senegal’s customs and diverse landscapes.
Matam region has become a result the administrative division of 2008. Region in north- eastern Senegal, it is the second largest region of Senegal with 29,424 Km2 . Matam includes 541,032 Senegalese with a density of 18 inhabitants per km2 .
