Dagana Department, Senegal

Dagana is one of the 45 departments of Senegal and one of the three departments of the north-western region of Saint-Louis. The capital is Dagana.

Dagana
Location in the Saint-Louis Region
Country Senegal
RegionSaint-Louis Region
CapitalDagana
Area
  Total5,208 km2 (2,011 sq mi)
Population
 (2013 census)
  Total241,696
  Density46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

There are five communes; Dagana, Richard Toll, Rosso (Senegal), Gaé and Ross Béthio

Rural districts (Communautés rurales) comprise:

Historic sites[2]

Baron Roger's Folly
  • Fort of Dagana
  • Water factory of Mbakhana
  • The Residence at Richard Toll known as Baron Roger's Folly (or Chateau)
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References

  1. Louis Boisgibault, Fahad Al Kabbani (2020): Energy Transition in Metropolises, Rural Areas and Deserts. Wiley - ISTE. (Energy series) ISBN 9781786304995.
  2. List of historic sites


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