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Also known as Matam Region

region of Senegal

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Country
Senegal
Capital
Matam
D partements
List Kanel Matam Ranérou Ferlo
Total
29,445 km (11,369 sq mi)
Density
28.312/km (73.329/sq mi)
Time zone
UTC+0 ( GMT )

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Population
833657
Area
29616
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Matam Region
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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. According to a 2015 economic report, half of Senegal's agricultural value is derived from the Matam region.

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