Ourossogui
Matam, Senegal
Why visit Ourossogui?
Ourossogui (also spelled Ouro Sogui) is a commune in the Matam region of eastern Senegal, on the N2/N3 road corridor just southwest of Matam city on the Senegal River. It has grown from a population of 13,177 (2002 census) to about 27,222 (2023 census), and became a commune in 1990. It functions as an important market and transport hub for the region, with a lively central market lined with boutiques, wholesalers, clothing stores, and fruit sellers serving as the economic and social heart of the area.
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Ourossogui sits on the N2/N3 road corridor, just southwest of Matam.
The town centre is walkable.
What are the things to do?
The central market, the commercial and social hub of the town and one of the busiest in the Matam region.
Browse the boutiques, wholesalers, and fruit sellers of the central market.
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The central market is well stocked with clothing, produce, and general goods, reflecting the town's role as the region's commercial centre.
Where to go next?
- Matam — the regional capital, a short distance northeast.
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Guide content as of June 2026.
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