Ranérou Ferlo Department

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Ranérou Ferlo Department is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Matam Region of the country.

Horse-drawn cart in Younoufere.

The only commune located within the department is the capital Ranérou. The rural districts (communautés rurales) comprise:

  • Arrondissement de Vélingara:
    • Lougré Thioly
    • Oudalaye
    • Vélingara

In the census of 2002, the population was 41,660. In 2005, it was estimated at 48,475.

Coordinates: 15°18′N 13°58′W