Guinguineo

Guinguinéo is a town and commune in Kaolack Region, in the centre of Senegal, about 22 km northeast of Kaolack city. Before French colonial administration it was the seat of local Serer kingdoms, the most notable ruler remembered as Maad Saloum Fode N'Gouye Joof; the settlement became a commune in 1956 and a full municipality in 1960. Its own Département de Guinguinéo was carved out by presidential decree in 2008, moving it from the Fatick region into Kaolack. The town sits on the historic Dakar–Niger railway line and was traditionally a junction for a branch line toward Lyndiane, giving it a role as a regional farming and trade centre in the groundnut basin.

By Plane

Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS IATA) is the nearest major airport, with onward connections by road.

By Road

Guinguinéo is reached by paved road from Kaolack, 22 km to the southwest, and lies along the corridor connecting Kaolack to Fatick and the interior of the groundnut basin.

By Train

Guinguinéo has a station on the historic Dakar–Niger railway; the line has seen little regular passenger service in recent years.

The town is small and can be covered on foot.

• The town centre and market area, reflecting Guinguinéo's history as a Serer kingdom seat and later rail junction.

• Kaolack — the regional capital, 22 km southwest, with more transport connections and accommodation.