Matam, Senegal
| Matam | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Matam | |
| Coordinates: 15°37′N 13°20′W / 15.617°N 13.333°W | |
| Country |
 Senegal |
| Region | Matam |
| Department | Matam |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 17,324 |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Matam is the capital town of the Matam Region in north-east Senegal, and lies on the Sénégal River. In the census of 2002, Matam had 14,620 inhabitants. In 2007, according to official estimates, the population of the town had increased to 17,324.
Mining
Matam has potential phosphate mines. There are also nearby deposits at Bofal in southern Mauritania.
People
Well-known people from the city include footballer Mamadou Niang, politician Samba Diouldé Thiam and writer Cheikh Hamidou Kane, the first mayor ISSA KANE and Hamidou Samba KASSE (known as El Hadji KASSE) philosopher, writer and journalist.
External links
Coordinates: 15°37′N 13°20′W / 15.617°N 13.333°W
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