Kédougou [SEP] head of government
in the town are agriculture, small-scale commerce, construction, and gold mining. There is a military camp, a hospital, a community radio station and library, a Peace Corps Office and a number of small businesses. The most commonly spoken languages are Pulaar, Bassari, Bedik, Diaxanké, Malinké and French.
In 2007, according to official estimates, Kédougou had a population of 18,860.
The mayor of Kédougou is Amath Dansokho (as of 2005).
Transport.
A proposed railway branching
of these regions were created on 10 September 2008, when Kaffrine Region was split from Kaolack, Kédougou region was split from Tambacounda, and Sédhiou region was split from Kolda.
To date, all regions take their name from their regional capitals.
See also.
- List of Senegalese regions by Human Development Index
- Departments of Senegal
- Arrondissements of Senegal
External links.
- List of administrative divisions in Senegal
- "Collectivités locales" from Republic of Senegal Government site, "l'Agence de l'informatique