Kanel | |
|---|---|
 Location in the Matam Region | |
| Country |  Senegal |
| Region | Matam Region |
| Capital | Kanel |
| Population (2023 census) | |
| • Total | 342,507 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Kanel Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, located in the Matam Region in the east of the country.
The department has six communes; Kanel, Semmé, Waounde, Dembakané, Hamady Ounaré and Sinthiou Bamambé-Banadji
The rural districts (Communautés rurales) comprise:
- Arrondissement of Orkadiere:
- Aouré
- Bokiladji
- Orkadiere
- Arrondissement of Wouro Sidy:
- Wouro Sidy
- Ndendory
