Kanel

Kanel (Hassaniya Arabic: كانيل) is a town and urban commune in the Matam Region of northeastern Senegal. It is the capital of the Kanel Department. The population in 2023 was 15,244, an increase from the 12,975 counted in 2013.^[1]

Kanel كانيل
Town and commune
Pupils in Kanel
Kanel
Coordinates: 15°29′N 13°10′W
Country	Senegal
Region	Matam Region
Department	Kanel Department
Area [1]
• Town and commune	6.068 km2 (2.343 sq mi)
Population  (2023 census)[1]
• Town and commune	15,244
• Density	2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+0 (GMT)

The town received commune status in 1996.^[2] Its climate is typical of the Sahel region