Fatick Department
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| Fatick | |
|---|---|
| Department | |
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| Country |
 Senegal |
| Region | Fatick Region |
| Capital | Fatick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,022 sq mi (2,646 km2) |
| Population (2005 est.) | |
| • Total | 267,756 |
| • Density | 260/sq mi (101/km2) |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Fatick Department is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Fatick Region on the road between Mbour and Koalack. Fatick is home to many Sereer people; the Sereers are one of the major ethnic groups in Senegal and there are four Sereer dialects. Fatick is a major urban center for the region and it houses many resources such as post offices, markets and the departments of education, arboriculture and agriculture for the region.
Coordinates: 14°21′29″N 16°35′09″W / 14.35806°N 16.58583°W
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