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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.
- Matam Region - Wikipedia
Matam is a region of Senegal (regional capitals have the...
- Matam Region - Wikipedia
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 is a region in the nordeast of Senegal. The regional capital is Matam. As of the 2013 census, 541,032 people lived there. It has an area of 29,445 km 2 (11,369 sq mi).
Matam Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, one of the three in the Matam Region in the north-east of the country. The department has four communes: Matam , Ourossogui , Thilogne and Nguidjilone .
Senegal, [e] officially the Republic of Senegal, [f] is the westernmost country in West Africa, situated on the Atlantic Ocean coastline. Senegal is bordered by Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest.
Dec 24, 2023 · Nestled in the northeastern part of Senegal, the Matam Region beckons travelers to discover the charm of tradition and the unspoiled beauty of nature. Often overlooked by tourists, Matam offers a unique blend of cultural experiences and diverse landscapes.
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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.
