| Matam | |
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| Department | |
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Location in the Matam Region |
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| Country |
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| Region | Matam Region |
| Capital | Matam |
| Population (2013 census) | |
| • Total | 272,621 |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Matam Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, one of the three in the Matam Region in the north-east of the country.
The department has four communes: Matam, Ourossogui, Thilogne and Nguidilogne.
Rural districts (Communautés rurales) comprise:
Coordinates: 15°37′03″N 13°19′49″W / 15.61750°N 13.33028°W