Kanel (Hassaniya Arabic: كانيل) is a town and urban commune in the Matam Region of northeastern Senegal. It is the capital of the Kanel Department. The population in 2023 was 15,244, an increase from the 12,975 counted in 2013.[1]
Kanel
كانيل | |
|---|---|
Town and commune | |
 Pupils in Kanel | |
  Kanel | |
| Coordinates: 15°29′N 13°10′W / 15.483°N 13.167°W | |
| Country |  Senegal |
| Region | Matam Region |
| Department | Kanel Department |
| Area | |
• Town and commune | 6.068 km2 (2.343 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 census)[1] | |
• Town and commune | 15,244 |
| • Density | 2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
The town received commune status in 1996.[2] Its climate is typical of the Sahel region
References
edit- ^ a b c Citypopulation.de Population and area of Kanel Commune
- ^ Law no.96-752 of 5 September 1996
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