Tambacounda Region

The Tambacounda region spans across tall grass savannas and acacia woodlands, forming the largest administrative division of Senegal at 59,602 square kilometers.

The region gained administrative importance in 1919 when the colonial government established it as a central hub following the completion of the Dakar-Bamako railway.

The Mandinka, Fula, and Wolof communities maintain agricultural traditions, with the Fula people specializing in cattle herding throughout the grasslands.

The region connects to Mali through rail networks and contains multiple departments including Bakel, Goudiry, Koumpentoum, and Tambacounda, facilitating regional administration.

Local cotton mills process harvests from surrounding plantations, while Niokolo Koba National Park preserves native wildlife across 9,130 square kilometers of protected land.

GPS coordinates: 13.86863,-13.31903

Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:13