Dagana, Senegal

Coordinates: 16°29′N 15°36′W / 16.483°N 15.600°W / 16.483; -15.600
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Dagana
Town
Dagana is located in Senegal
Dagana
Dagana
Coordinates: 16°29′N 15°36′W / 16.483°N 15.600°W / 16.483; -15.600
Country Senegal
RegionSaint-Louis Region
Area
 • Land5,247 km2 (2,026 sq mi)
Population
 • Total241,695
 • Density46.07/km2 (119.3/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Dagana is a town in the Saint-Louis Region of Senegal and the capital of the Dagana Department, located on the border with Mauritania. It shares its name with the Dagana River.

Ethnic groups in Dagana include Wolof, Fula (Fula: Fulɓe; French: Peul or Peulh), and Moor.

16°29′N 15°36′W / 16.483°N 15.600°W / 16.483; -15.600