Nioro du Rip Department
Nioro du Rip Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, located in the region of Kaolack.
Nioro du Rip | |
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| Country |  Senegal |
| Region | Kaolack Region |
| Capital | Nioro du Rip |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,277 km2 (879 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 282,175 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
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.
Historic sites in Nioro du Rip department[1]
- Fortification of Maba Diakhou Bâ at Nioro du Rip
- Mausoleum of Mame Diarra Bousso at Porokhane
- Wells of Mame Diarra Bousso
- Tomb of Matar Kalla Dramé at Ndimb Dramé
- Megalithic site at Sine Ngayène
- Megalithic site of Mbolop Tobé in the village of Konomba
- Megalithic site of Sine Wanar
- Mosque of Kabakoto
References
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