Waounde
Matam, Senegal
Why visit Waounde?
Waoundé is a commune in the Kanel department of Senegal's Matam region, on the Senegal River near the Mauritanian border, with a population of about 9,980. It functions as a local trade hub connecting rural communities to markets for agricultural goods such as millet and livestock, and the area reflects Fulani and Moor cultural influences.
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Waoundé is reached by road from Matam and Kanel, along the Senegal River valley corridor.
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The town serves as a local market hub for millet and livestock from surrounding rural communities.
Where to go next?
- Matam — the regional capital, along the Senegal River.
- Kanel — the department capital.
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Guide content as of June 2026.
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