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Matam Department
City in Matam, Senegal
Overview
Matam Department is a riverside region in northern Senegal, offering an authentic slice of Sahelian life close to the Mauritanian border. It is shaped by its blend of ethnic communities, traditional markets, and the slow pace of life along the Senegal River.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Senegal
Region
Matam
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Dakar
Coordinates
15.73°, -13.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$503
Local Cost
$265
Local Income
$110
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
29.1°C
Summer Avg
31.3°C
Winter Avg
24.8°C
Record High
46.9°C
Record Low
9.9°C
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
486 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MAX
Distance
37 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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