Louga Region

Louga is a city and region of Senegal. The region is located to the northwest part of the country and Louga city is in the northwest of the region - about 50 km inland from the Atlantic coast.

Louga Region
Région de Louga (French)
Diiwaanu Luga (Wolof)
Location of Louga in Senegal
Louga région, divided into 3 départements
Coordinates: 15°16′N 15°31′W
CountrySenegal
CapitalLouga
Départements
Area
  Total24,889 km2 (9,610 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)
  Total1,127,119
  Density45/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)
HDI (2017)0.413
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