Sédhiou department is one of the 46 departments of Senegal, one of three making up the Sédhiou region, formerly part of the Kolda region.
The department has three communes: Diannah Malary, Marsassoum and Sédhiou.
The rural districts (communautés rurales) comprise: Arrondissement of Diendé: Oudoucar Koussy Diannah Ba Sama Kanta Peulh Sakar Diendé Arrondissement of Djibabouya: Djibabouya Sansamba Bémet Bidjini Arrondissement de Djiredji Djiredji
Notable people born in Sédhiou
Association football player Sadio Mané was born in Bambali, a small town in Sédhiou.
Historic sites Source:List of historic sites Fortification of Fodé Kaba Doumbouya at Sédhiou Fort Pinet-Laprade, town of Sédhiou Sédhiou Prefecture
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