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Saraya Department

Coordinates: 12°49′54″N 11°45′14″W / 12.83167°N 11.75389°W / 12.83167; -11.75389
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Saraya
Location in the Kédougou Region
Location in the Kédougou Region
Country Senegal
RegionKédougou Region
CapitalSaraya
Established2008
Area
 • Total7,433 km2 (2,870 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)
 • Total92,912
 • Density12/km2 (32/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC±00:00 (GMT)

Saraya Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, one of the three making up the Kédougou Region. It was created as part of the new region in 2008.

The chief settlement and only commune is Saraya.

Rural districts (Communautés rurales) comprise:

  • Arrondissement of Bembou
    • Bembou
    • Médina Baffé
  • Arrondissement of Sabodala
    • Sabodala
    • Khossanto
    • Missirah Sirimana

12°49′54″N 11°45′14″W / 12.83167°N 11.75389°W / 12.83167; -11.75389