Saint-Louis department

Saint-Louis
Department
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
 • Density441/km2 (1,140/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). The department also contains a single arrondissement, Rao, which comprises three rural districts (communautés rurales) – Fass Ngom, Gandiole, and Gandon.

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

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