Koumpentoum

Koumpentoum is a town and urban commune in the Tambacounda Region of central Senegal. In 2023 it had a population of 15,723^[1] Koumpentoum was for centuries the capital of the Kingdom of Niani.^[2]

Koumpentoum
Town and commune
Koumpentoum Location in Senegal
Coordinates: 13°59′N 14°34′W
Country	Senegal
Region	Tambacounda
Department	Koumpentoum
Area [1]
• Town and commune	7.393 km2 (2.854 sq mi)
Population  (2023 census)[1]
• Town and commune	15,723
• Density	2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+0 (GMT)

Transport

It is served by a station on the national railway network.

See also

• Railway stations in Senegal