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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 · estimate
55
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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