| Rufisque | |
|---|---|
| Department | |
|  Location in the Dakar Region | |
| Country |  Senegal | 
| Region | Dakar Region | 
| Capital | Rufisque | 
| Area | |
| • Total | 372 km2 (144 sq mi) | 
| Population (2013 census) | |
| • Total | 490,694 | 
| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi) | 
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) | 
Rufisque Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal and one of the four which make up the Dakar Region.
There are six urban communes within the department: Bargny, Sébikotane, Diamniadio, Jaxaay-Parcelle-Niakoul Rap, Sangalkam and Sendou. The rest of the department is divided into two arrondissements.
Coordinates: 14°43′01″N 17°16′01″W / 14.717°N 17.267°W