Nioro du Rip department
Nioro du Rip | |
|---|---|
| Country | Senegal |
| Region | Kaolack region |
| Capital | Nioro du Rip |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,277 km2 (879 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 513,181 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (580/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Nioro du Rip department is one of the 46 departments of Senegal, located in the Kaolack region.
The principal settlement is the commune of Nioro du Rip. Rural districts (communautés rurales) comprise:
- Médina Sabakh Arrondissement
- Kayemor
- Médina Sabakh
- Ngayène
- Paoskoto Arrondissement
- Gainthe Kaye
- Paos Koto
- Porokhane
- Taïba Niassène
- Dabaly
- Darou Salam
- Wack Ngouna Arrondissement
- Keur Maba Diakhou
- Keur Madongo
- Ndramé Escale
- Wack Ngouna
The total population in 2005 was estimated at 282,175.