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Sédhiou Region

Coordinates: 12°42′N 15°33′W / 12.700°N 15.550°W / 12.700; -15.550
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Sédhiou region
Région de Sédhiou  (French)
Diiwaanu Séeju  (Wolof)
Location of Sédhiou in Senegal
Location of Sédhiou in Senegal
Sédhiou région, divided into 3 departments
Sédhiou région, divided into 3 departments
Coordinates: 12°42′N 15°33′W / 12.700°N 15.550°W / 12.700; -15.550
CountrySenegal
Established2008
CapitalSédhiou
Départements
Government
 • GovernorCheikh Kane Niane
Area
 • Total7,341 km2 (2,834 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)
 • Total590,784
 • Density80/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Sédhiou is a region in the southwest of Senegal. The regional capital is Sédhiou. It was created in 2008.

As of the 2013 census, 434,877 people lived there. It has an area of 7,341 km2 (2,834 sq mi).

Départements

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There are three départements: