Kaffrine
# Kaffrine

Kaffrine (Wolof: Kafrin) is the capital town of Kaffrine Region of Senegal.

## Agriculture

Kaffrine lies in Senegal's Peanut Basin. Peanuts are the second most common crop for the people of Kaffrine, only behind Millet. Both crops are grown by over 90% of farmers in Kaffrine. Maize is the third most popular crop and grown by over 85% of farmers.

## Climate Change

Kaffrine will be heavily affected by the changing climate as erratic rainfall will make current farming practices difficult and reduce agricultural production.

## Infrastructure

Kaffrine has a station on the Dakar-Niger Railway.

## Notable people

* Iba Der Thiam, politician and historian
* Aliou Sow [fr], politician
