Kébémer Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, and one of the three which make up the Louga Region.

Kébémer
Location in the Louga Region
Location in the Louga Region
Country Senegal
RegionLouga Region
CapitalKébémer
Area
 • Total3,823 km2 (1,476 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)
 • Total336,401
 • Density88/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

The only commune in the department is Kébémer.

The rural districts (communautés rurales) comprise:

  • Arrondissement of Ndande:
    • Bandegne Ouolof
    • Diokoul Diawrigne
    • Kab Gaye
    • Ndande
    • Thieppe
  • Arrondissement of Darou Mousty:
    • Mbacké Cajor
    • Darou Marnane
    • Darou Mousty
    • Mbadiane
    • Ndoyene
    • Sam Yabal
    • Touba Mérina
  • Arrondissement of Sagatta Gueth:
    • Ngourane Ouolof
    • Thiolom Fall
    • Sagatta Gueth
    • Kanène Ndiob
    • Loro

Historic sites

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  • Ndande railway station
  • Wells of Kalom at Ndande
  • Tomb of Kocc Barma Fall at Ndiongué Fall, Ndande district
  • Dékheulé battlefield
  • Loro battlefield
  • Kébémer quay

References

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15°22′12″N 16°27′00″W / 15.37000°N 16.45000°W / 15.37000; -16.45000