Saint-Louis department

Saint-Louis
Location in the Saint-Louis region
Country Senegal
RegionSaint-Louis region
CapitalSaint-Louis
Area
  Total
879 km2 (339 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)
  Total
387,513
  Density440/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Saint-Louis department is one of the 46 departments of Senegal, located in the Saint-Louis region.

There are two communes in the department; Saint-Louis and Mpal

There is a single arrondissement, Rao, which comprises the rural districts (communautés rurales) of:

  • Fass Ngom
  • Gandiole
  • Gandon

In 2023, the population was counted at 387,513.