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Nioro du Rip
Country Senegal
RegionKaolack Region
CapitalNioro du Rip
Area
 • Total2,277 km2 (879 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total513,181
 • Density230/km2 (580/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Nioro du Rip Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, located in the region of Kaolack.

The principal settlement is the commune of Nioro du Rip. Rural districts (Communautés rurales) comprise:

The total population in 2005 was estimated at 282,175.

Historic sites in Nioro du Rip department

References

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